2007 Opel Zafira vs. 2007 Saab 05-Sep

To start off, both 2007 Opel Zafira and 2007 Saab 05-Sep were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,290 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Saab 05-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Saab 05-Sep (256 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2007 Opel Zafira. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Saab 05-Sep should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Saab 05-Sep weights approximately 180 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 Saab 05-Sep (350 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Zafira. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2007 Saab 05-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Zafira.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Opel Zafira 2007 Saab 05-Sep
Make Opel Saab
Model Zafira 05-Sep
Year Released 2007 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1589 cc 2290 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 104 HP 256 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5300 RPM
Torque 150 Nm 350 Nm
Torque RPM 3900 RPM 1900 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79 mm 90.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 81.5 mm 90 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Acceleration 0-100mph 14.3 seconds 7.3 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1505 kg 1685 kg
Vehicle Length 4320 mm 4840 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1640 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.2 L/100km 9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 75 L


 

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