2011 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2001 Opel Zafira
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 10 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 2001 Opel Zafira. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1295 kg more than 2001 Opel Zafira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Toyota Sequoia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Opel Zafira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Zafira. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Sequoia | 2001 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Toyota | Opel |
| Model | Sequoia | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2715 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1956 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3099 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 58 L |
