2008 Opel Zafira vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Opel Zafira is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,986 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Opel Zafira (237 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 291 kg more than 2008 Opel Zafira.
Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Zafira. (321 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Zafira. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Zafira has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Zafira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Opel Zafira | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Zafira | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 103 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 231 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1946 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 87 L |