2005 Opel Zafira vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Opel Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Opel Zafira would be higher. Both 2005 Opel Zafira and 2008 Toyota Corolla are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Zafira weights approximately 266 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Toyota Corolla (171 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Zafira. (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Opel Zafira | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Zafira | Corolla |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 150 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 91.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1127 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |