2008 Nissan Titan vs. 2008 Opel Zafira

To start off, both 2008 Nissan Titan 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 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2008 Opel Zafira. (139 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Titan weights approximately 960 kg more than 2008 Opel Zafira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Opel Zafira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan 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 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Zafira. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Zafira.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Nissan Titan 2008 Opel Zafira
Make Nissan Opel
Model Titan Zafira
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Pickup Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5552 cc 1796 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 317 HP 139 HP
Engine RPM 4900 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 522 Nm 175 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 3800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2405 kg 1445 kg
Vehicle Length 5710 mm 4320 mm
Vehicle Width 2030 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1950 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 3560 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 16.8 L/100km 8.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 106 L 58 L


 

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