2008 Honda Fit vs. 2001 Vauxhall Zafira
To start off, 2008 Honda Fit is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Vauxhall Zafira would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Vauxhall Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Vauxhall Zafira (189 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2008 Honda Fit. (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Vauxhall Zafira should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Vauxhall Zafira weights approximately 260 kg more than 2008 Honda Fit. 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, 2001 Vauxhall Zafira (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Fit. (142 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Vauxhall Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Fit. 2008 Honda Fit has automatic transmission and 2001 Vauxhall Zafira has manual transmission. 2001 Vauxhall Zafira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Fit will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Fit | 2001 Vauxhall Zafira | |
| Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Fit | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2700 mm |
