2005 Opel Zafira vs. 2013 Infiniti M
To start off, 2013 Infiniti M is newer by 8 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. At 3,696 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti M (298 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2005 Opel Zafira. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti M weights approximately 422 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.
Because 2013 Infiniti M is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Opel Zafira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti M will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Infiniti M (350 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Zafira. (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Zafira.
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2005 Opel Zafira | 2013 Infiniti M | |
Make | Opel | Infiniti |
Model | Zafira | M |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 298 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4945 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1845 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1515 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2900 mm |