2009 Honda CR-V vs. 2001 Vauxhall Zafira
To start off, 2009 Honda CR-V 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 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda CR-V (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda CR-V weights approximately 71 kg more than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda CR-V 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, 2009 Honda CR-V (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. 2009 Honda CR-V 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 CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Honda CR-V | 2001 Vauxhall Zafira | |
Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
Model | CR-V | Zafira |
Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2352 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2700 mm |