2005 Vauxhall Zafira vs. 1998 Honda Life
To start off, 2005 Vauxhall Zafira is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Vauxhall Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Vauxhall Zafira (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Vauxhall Zafira should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Vauxhall Zafira weights approximately 600 kg more than 1998 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Vauxhall Zafira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Life 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, 2005 Vauxhall Zafira (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Vauxhall Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life. 1998 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 2005 Vauxhall Zafira has manual transmission. 2005 Vauxhall Zafira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Vauxhall Zafira | 1998 Honda Life | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Honda |
| Model | Zafira | Life |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2370 mm |
