2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 2001 Opel Zafira
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 6 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Opel Zafira (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 600 kg more than 2001 Opel Zafira.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Zafira. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Zafira. 2001 Opel Zafira has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Opel Zafira will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 2001 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Ducato | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 58 L |
