2005 Mitsubishi Grandis vs. 2005 Opel Zafira
To start off, both 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis 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 1,967 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Opel Zafira. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis weights approximately 392 kg more than 2005 Opel Zafira. 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 Mitsubishi Grandis (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Zafira. (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis | 2005 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Opel |
| Model | Grandis | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1967 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 13 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1393 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 58 L |
