2008 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2005 Opel Zafira
To start off, 2008 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Opel Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Opel Zafira would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2005 Opel Zafira. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Zafira.
Because 2008 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Opel Zafira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover LR2 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 LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Zafira. (140 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Zafira. 2008 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 2005 Opel Zafira has manual transmission. 2005 Opel Zafira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover LR2 | 2005 Opel Zafira | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | LR2 | Zafira |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 317 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 12.5:1 |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2180 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |