2001 Chrysler 300 vs. 2001 Holden Zafira
To start off, both 2001 Chrysler 300 and 2001 Holden Zafira were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,736 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chrysler 300 (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2001 Holden Zafira. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2001 Holden Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Chrysler 300 (255 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Holden Zafira. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Holden Zafira. 2001 Chrysler 300 has automatic transmission and 2001 Holden Zafira has manual transmission. 2001 Holden Zafira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chrysler 300 | 2001 Holden Zafira | |
| Make | Chrysler | Holden |
| Model | 300 | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2736 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1464 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2700 mm |
