2005 Toyota Yaris vs. 2000 Vauxhall Zafira
To start off, 2005 Toyota Yaris is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Vauxhall Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Vauxhall Zafira would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Vauxhall Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Vauxhall Zafira (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Yaris. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Vauxhall Zafira should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Vauxhall Zafira weights approximately 272 kg more than 2005 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Toyota Yaris (171 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Vauxhall Zafira. (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Vauxhall Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Yaris | 2000 Vauxhall Zafira | |
| Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
| Model | Yaris | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1364 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |
