2004 Holden Zafira vs. 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, both 2004 Holden Zafira and 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,350 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 145 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Holden Zafira weights approximately 90 kg more than 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
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, 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden Zafira. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Holden Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Holden Zafira | 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| Make | Holden | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Zafira | Eclipse |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2610 mm |
