2005 Opel Zafira vs. 2005 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2005 Opel Zafira and 2005 Toyota Highlander were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Highlander (230 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2005 Opel Zafira. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 237 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Highlander (328 Nm) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Zafira. (150 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Zafira | 2005 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Zafira | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3310 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 73 L |
