2006 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Opel Zafira
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Opel Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Opel Zafira would be higher. At 1,803 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2002 Opel Zafira. (102 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Zafira weights approximately 315 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Opel Zafira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic 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, 2006 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Zafira. (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 2002 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Civic | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1803 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |
