2005 Honda Civic 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 Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 30 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, 2008 Opel Zafira (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (192 Nm @ 5900 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2008 Opel Zafira | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Zafira |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 192 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 10 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |