2007 BMW 118 vs. 2007 Opel Zafira
To start off, both 2007 BMW 118 and 2007 Opel Zafira were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Zafira (429 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 2007 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Zafira weights approximately 383 kg more than 2007 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 BMW 118 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 BMW 118. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Opel Zafira, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 BMW 118 (181 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Zafira. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 118 | 2007 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 118 | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 429 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |
