2007 Fiat Punto vs. 2007 Opel Zafira
To start off, both 2007 Fiat Punto 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Zafira (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Punto. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Zafira weights approximately 558 kg more than 2007 Fiat Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Opel Zafira (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Punto. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Punto | 2007 Opel Zafira | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | Punto | Zafira |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 88.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1503 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 58 L |