2005 BMW 318 vs. 2005 Opel Zafira
To start off, both 2005 BMW 318 and 2005 Opel Zafira were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2005 BMW 318 and 2005 Opel Zafira are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 318 (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Opel Zafira. (99 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 318 weights approximately 52 kg more than 2005 Opel Zafira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 BMW 318 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 BMW 318. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Opel Zafira, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 BMW 318 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Zafira. (230 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 318 | 2005 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 318 | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 14.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1503 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 58 L |
