2004 Opel Zafira vs. 2010 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2010 Toyota Venza is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Opel Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Opel Zafira would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Venza (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2004 Opel Zafira. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Venza weights approximately 156 kg more than 2004 Opel Zafira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Opel Zafira (270 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Venza. (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Venza. 2010 Toyota Venza has automatic transmission and 2004 Opel Zafira has manual transmission. 2004 Opel Zafira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Opel Zafira | 2010 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Zafira | Venza |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 67 L |
