2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2004 Opel Zafira
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 1 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2004 Opel Zafira. (127 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1163 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Zafira. (170 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2004 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Silverado | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2608 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 60 L |
