2007 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Opel Zafira
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic 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 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Zafira (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Zafira weights approximately 775 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Opel Zafira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic 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, 2006 Opel Zafira (321 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2006 Opel Zafira has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic 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 Civic | 2006 Opel Zafira | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Zafira |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 1628 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |