2005 Opel Zafira vs. 2005 Smart Coupe
To start off, both 2005 Opel Zafira and 2005 Smart Coupe were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Zafira (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2005 Smart Coupe. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Zafira weights approximately 668 kg more than 2005 Smart Coupe. 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 Opel Zafira (173 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart Coupe. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Zafira | 2005 Smart Coupe | |
| Make | Opel | Smart |
| Model | Zafira | Coupe |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 15.8 seconds |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 730 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 33 L |
