2009 Nissan Livina vs. 2007 Opel Zafira
To start off, 2009 Nissan Livina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Opel Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Opel Zafira would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Zafira (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Livina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Livina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Zafira weights approximately 299 kg more than 2009 Nissan Livina. 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, 2007 Opel Zafira (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Livina. (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Livina. 2007 Opel Zafira has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan Livina has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan Livina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Opel Zafira will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Nissan Livina | 2007 Opel Zafira | |
Make | Nissan | Opel |
Model | Livina | Zafira |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 90.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1628 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 58 L |