2005 Opel Zafira vs. 2005 Saleen S7
To start off, both 2005 Opel Zafira and 2005 Saleen S7 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Saleen S7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saleen S7 (750 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 651 more horse power than 2005 Opel Zafira. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saleen S7 should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Zafira weights approximately 146 kg more than 2005 Saleen S7.
Because 2005 Saleen S7 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Saleen S7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Opel Zafira, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Saleen S7 (949 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 799 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Zafira. (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Saleen S7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Zafira | 2005 Saleen S7 | |
| Make | Opel | Saleen |
| Model | Zafira | S7 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 750 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 949 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 399 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 2.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1041 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2692 mm |
