2005 Honda Insight vs. 2001 Opel Zafira
To start off, 2005 Honda Insight is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Opel Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Opel Zafira would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Opel Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Opel Zafira (195 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2005 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Opel Zafira weights approximately 700 kg more than 2005 Honda Insight. 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, 2001 Opel Zafira (221 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Insight | 2001 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Insight | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2700 mm |
