2004 Acura NSX vs. 2008 Opel Zafira
To start off, 2008 Opel Zafira is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Acura NSX would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2008 Opel Zafira. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Zafira weights approximately 178 kg more than 2004 Acura NSX.
Because 2004 Acura NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Acura NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Opel Zafira, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Opel Zafira (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura NSX. (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura NSX | 2008 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Acura | Opel |
| Model | NSX | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1628 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |
