2007 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Opel Zafira
To start off, both 2007 Honda Accord 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Zafira (197 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Accord weights approximately 38 kg more than 2007 Opel Zafira.
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 (262 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (223 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 2007 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Accord | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 58 L |
