2000 Holden Zafira vs. 2008 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2008 Honda Pilot is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Holden Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Holden Zafira would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2000 Holden Zafira. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2000 Holden Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Pilot weights approximately 550 kg more than 2000 Holden 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, 2008 Honda Pilot (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Holden Zafira. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Holden Zafira. 2008 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2000 Holden Zafira has manual transmission. 2000 Holden Zafira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Holden Zafira | 2008 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | Zafira | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2710 mm |
