2011 Nissan Versa vs. 1999 Vauxhall Zafira
To start off, 2011 Nissan Versa is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Vauxhall Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Vauxhall Zafira would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Versa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Versa (122 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1999 Vauxhall Zafira. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Versa should accelerate faster than 1999 Vauxhall Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Zafira weights approximately 169 kg more than 2011 Nissan Versa.
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 Nissan Versa (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Vauxhall Zafira. (170 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Versa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Vauxhall Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Versa | 1999 Vauxhall Zafira | |
| Make | Nissan | Vauxhall |
| Model | Versa | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4295 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1534 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2601 mm | 2700 mm |
