2005 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Opel Zafira
To start off, both 2005 Honda Accord 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. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Zafira (197 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2005 Honda Accord. (153 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Zafira weights approximately 142 kg more than 2005 Honda Accord. 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, 2005 Opel Zafira (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Accord. (192 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Accord | 2005 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Accord | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 58 L |
