2011 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Opel Zafira
To start off, both 2011 Honda Accord and 2011 Opel Zafira were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Opel Zafira (238 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2011 Honda Accord. (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 2011 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, 2011 Opel Zafira (320 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Accord. 2011 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2011 Opel Zafira has manual transmission. 2011 Opel Zafira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Accord | 2011 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Accord | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1847 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2799 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |
