2005 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2000 Opel Zafira
To start off, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Opel Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Opel Zafira would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (270 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2000 Opel Zafira. (101 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 956 kg more than 2000 Opel Zafira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (395 Nm) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Zafira. (203 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Pathfinder | 2000 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Pathfinder | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3949 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 94.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2036 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
