2007 Honda Accord vs. 2006 Opel Zafira
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Opel Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Opel Zafira would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2006 Opel Zafira. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Zafira weights approximately 274 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord.
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, 2006 Opel Zafira (321 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (224 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord. 2006 Opel Zafira has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Opel Zafira will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 2006 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Accord | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1628 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 58 L |
