2005 Opel Zafira vs. 2005 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, both 2005 Opel Zafira and 2005 Vauxhall Omega were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Vauxhall Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Zafira (144 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Vauxhall Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 2005 Vauxhall Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 170 kg more than 2005 Opel Zafira.
Because 2005 Vauxhall Omega 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 Vauxhall Omega. 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 Vauxhall Omega (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Zafira. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Zafira. 2005 Opel Zafira has automatic transmission and 2005 Vauxhall Omega has manual transmission. 2005 Vauxhall Omega will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Opel Zafira will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Zafira | 2005 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Opel | Vauxhall |
| Model | Zafira | Omega |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2170 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 144 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2740 mm |
