2008 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Opel Zafira
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic 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 1,796 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 357 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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 (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2007 Opel Zafira | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Zafira |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1796 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1503 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |