2004 Opel Zafira vs. 2012 Audi RS5
To start off, 2012 Audi RS5 is newer by 8 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 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Audi RS5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi RS5 (354 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 2004 Opel Zafira. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi RS5 should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi RS5 weights approximately 200 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.
Because 2012 Audi RS5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Opel Zafira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi RS5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Audi RS5 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Zafira. (270 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Audi RS5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Opel Zafira | 2012 Audi RS5 | |
| Make | Opel | Audi |
| Model | Zafira | RS5 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 354 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4625 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 63 L |
