2001 Holden Zafira vs. 2005 Nissan Sentra

To start off, 2005 Nissan Sentra 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Holden Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Sentra (155 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2001 Holden Zafira. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2001 Holden Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Holden Zafira weights approximately 212 kg more than 2005 Nissan Sentra.

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, 2005 Nissan Sentra (334 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Holden Zafira. (203 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Holden Zafira. 2005 Nissan Sentra 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 Nissan Sentra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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