2012 Honda Accord vs. 1999 Opel Zafira
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Opel Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Opel Zafira would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1999 Opel Zafira. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Accord weights approximately 127 kg more than 1999 Opel Zafira. 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, 2012 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Zafira. (170 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Honda Accord | 1999 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Accord | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1547 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4851 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1433 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |
