2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2007 Opel Zafira
To start off, 2008 Ford Fiesta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Opel Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Opel Zafira would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Zafira weights approximately 518 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
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 Zafira (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta. 2007 Opel Zafira has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Opel Zafira will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford Fiesta | 2007 Opel Zafira | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Fiesta | Zafira |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1387 cc | 1910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 128 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.7 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1628 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 58 L |