2007 Opel Zafira vs. 2007 Opel Vectra
To start off, both 2007 Opel Zafira and 2007 Opel Vectra were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Vectra (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2007 Opel Zafira. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Vectra weights approximately 110 kg more than 2007 Opel Zafira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Vectra (370 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Zafira. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Opel Zafira | 2007 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Zafira | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |
