2000 Holden Zafira vs. 2008 Jeep Patriot
To start off, 2008 Jeep Patriot 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 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Patriot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Patriot (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2000 Holden Zafira. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Patriot should accelerate faster than 2000 Holden Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Patriot weights approximately 406 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.
Because 2008 Jeep Patriot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Holden Zafira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Patriot 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, 2008 Jeep Patriot (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Holden Zafira. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Patriot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Holden Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Holden Zafira | 2008 Jeep Patriot | |
| Make | Holden | Jeep |
| Model | Zafira | Patriot |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1866 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2640 mm |
