2008 Hyundai Matrix vs. 2008 Opel Zafira
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Matrix and 2008 Opel Zafira were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Zafira weights approximately 528 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Matrix.
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, 2008 Opel Zafira (321 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Matrix. (142 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Matrix.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Matrix | 2008 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Hyundai | Opel |
| Model | Matrix | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 237 HP |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 231 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.9 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1127 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 58 L |
