2001 Holden Zafira vs. 2005 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2005 Honda Pilot is newer by 4 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 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Pilot (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2001 Holden Zafira. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2001 Holden Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Pilot weights approximately 546 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.
Because 2005 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Holden Zafira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Pilot 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, 2005 Honda Pilot (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Holden Zafira. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Holden Zafira. 2005 Honda Pilot 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. 2005 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Holden Zafira | 2005 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | Zafira | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2710 mm |
