2005 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Opel Zafira
To start off, 2007 Opel Zafira is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Zafira (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Zafira weights approximately 235 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. 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 Honda Civic (160 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Zafira. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2007 Opel Zafira | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Zafira |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 81.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 14.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |