2009 Acura TL vs. 2009 Opel Zafira
To start off, both 2009 Acura TL and 2009 Opel Zafira were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,664 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura TL (306 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2009 Opel Zafira. (238 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2009 Opel Zafira.
Because 2009 Acura TL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Opel Zafira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Acura TL (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Zafira. (320 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Opel Zafira. 2009 Acura TL has automatic transmission and 2009 Opel Zafira has manual transmission. 2009 Opel Zafira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Acura TL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura TL | 2009 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Acura | Opel |
| Model | TL | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3664 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |
