2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2007 Opel Zafira
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (354 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2007 Opel Zafira. (197 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1099 kg more than 2007 Opel Zafira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Opel Zafira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Zafira. (262 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 2007 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Silverado | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 354 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2639 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6100 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 58 L |
