2010 Kia Venga vs. 2001 Opel Zafira
To start off, 2010 Kia Venga is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Opel Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Opel Zafira would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Opel Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Opel Zafira (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2010 Kia Venga. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Opel Zafira weights approximately 77 kg more than 2010 Kia Venga. 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, 2001 Opel Zafira (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Venga. (156 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2001 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Venga.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Kia Venga | 2001 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Kia | Opel |
| Model | Venga | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1591 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.4 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1343 kg | 1420 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 58 L |
