2008 Toyota Corolla vs. 2005 Vauxhall Zafira
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Vauxhall Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Vauxhall Zafira would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Vauxhall Zafira weights approximately 200 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
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, both vehicles can yield 150 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2008 Toyota Corolla | 2005 Vauxhall Zafira | |
Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
Model | Corolla | Zafira |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 150 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |