2005 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Opel Zafira
To start off, 2008 Opel Zafira is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 376 kg more than 2008 Opel Zafira.
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 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Zafira. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Accord | 2008 Opel Zafira | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Accord | Zafira |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 218 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 10 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1606 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 58 L |