1999 Vauxhall Zafira vs. 2010 Acura TL
To start off, 2010 Acura TL is newer by 11 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Acura TL (305 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1999 Vauxhall Zafira. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 1999 Vauxhall Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Acura TL weights approximately 407 kg more than 1999 Vauxhall Zafira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Acura TL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Vauxhall Zafira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Acura TL 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, 2010 Acura TL (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Vauxhall Zafira. (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Vauxhall Zafira. 2010 Acura TL has automatic transmission and 1999 Vauxhall Zafira has manual transmission. 1999 Vauxhall Zafira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Acura TL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Vauxhall Zafira | 2010 Acura TL | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Acura |
| Model | Zafira | TL |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1797 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4966 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2776 mm |
