2005 Mitsubishi Magna vs. 2001 Vauxhall Zafira
To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Magna is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Vauxhall Zafira would be higher. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Magna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Magna (141 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. (100 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Magna should accelerate faster than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Vauxhall Zafira weights approximately 111 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Magna.
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 Vauxhall Zafira (230 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Magna. (205 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Vauxhall Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Magna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mitsubishi Magna | 2001 Vauxhall Zafira | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Vauxhall |
| Model | Magna | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2700 mm |
