2001 Holden Zafira vs. 2002 Renault Avantime
To start off, 2002 Renault Avantime is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Holden Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Holden Zafira would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Holden Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Avantime (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2001 Holden Zafira. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Avantime should accelerate faster than 2001 Holden Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Avantime weights approximately 289 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, 2002 Renault Avantime (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Holden Zafira. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Avantime will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Holden Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Holden Zafira | 2002 Renault Avantime | |
| Make | Holden | Renault |
| Model | Zafira | Avantime |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1753 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2810 mm |
