2009 Honda Accord vs. 2001 Vauxhall Zafira
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Vauxhall Zafira would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. (189 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Vauxhall Zafira weights approximately 79 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
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, 2001 Vauxhall Zafira (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 Vauxhall Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord. 2009 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2001 Vauxhall Zafira has manual transmission. 2001 Vauxhall Zafira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Accord | 2001 Vauxhall Zafira | |
Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
Model | Accord | Zafira |
Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2700 mm |