2007 Nissan Note vs. 2000 Opel Zafira
To start off, 2007 Nissan Note is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Opel Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Opel Zafira would be higher. Both 2007 Nissan Note and 2000 Opel Zafira are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Note (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2000 Opel Zafira. (101 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Note should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Zafira weights approximately 204 kg more than 2007 Nissan Note.
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 Nissan Note (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Zafira. (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Note will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Note | 2000 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Note | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 58 L |
