2006 Kia Sorento vs. 2001 Opel Zafira
To start off, 2006 Kia Sorento is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Opel Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Opel Zafira would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Opel Zafira (195 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sorento weights approximately 460 kg more than 2001 Opel Zafira.
Because 2006 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Opel Zafira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sorento 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 Kia Sorento (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Zafira. (221 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sorento | 2001 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Kia | Opel |
| Model | Sorento | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 58 L |
