2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2001 Opel Zafira
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Opel Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Opel Zafira would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1318 kg more than 2001 Opel Zafira.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Opel Zafira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Zafira. (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2001 Opel Zafira | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Discovery | Zafira |
Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 101 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 58 L |