2007 Jaguar XKR vs. 2007 Opel Zafira
To start off, both 2007 Jaguar XKR 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XKR (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 2007 Opel Zafira. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Zafira.
Because 2007 Jaguar XKR is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Jaguar XKR. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Opel Zafira, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Jaguar XKR (560 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Zafira. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XKR | 2007 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Jaguar | Opel |
| Model | XKR | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 58 L |
