2002 Holden Zafira vs. 2006 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2006 Nissan Murano is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Holden Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Holden Zafira would be higher. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Murano (245 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2002 Holden Zafira. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2002 Holden Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Murano weights approximately 80 kg more than 2002 Holden Zafira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Nissan Murano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Holden Zafira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Murano 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, 2006 Nissan Murano (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Holden Zafira. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Holden Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Holden Zafira | 2006 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Zafira | Murano |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2830 mm |
