2009 Honda Accord vs. 2004 Opel Zafira
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Opel Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Opel 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 (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2004 Opel Zafira. (101 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 198 kg more than 2004 Opel Zafira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Honda Accord (223 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Zafira. (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2004 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Accord | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 13.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 61 L |
