2004 Holden Zafira vs. 1996 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2004 Holden Zafira is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2004 Holden Zafira. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2004 Holden Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 630 kg more than 2004 Holden Zafira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Holden Zafira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden Zafira. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Holden Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Holden Zafira | 1996 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Holden | Land Rover |
| Model | Zafira | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 3944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2550 mm |
