2004 Holden Zafira vs. 2004 Mitsubishi Montero
To start off, both 2004 Holden Zafira and 2004 Mitsubishi Montero were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mitsubishi Montero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mitsubishi Montero (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2004 Holden Zafira. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mitsubishi Montero should accelerate faster than 2004 Holden Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mitsubishi Montero weights approximately 329 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 2004 Mitsubishi Montero 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, 2004 Mitsubishi Montero 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, 2004 Mitsubishi Montero (302 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden Zafira. (203 Nm). This means 2004 Mitsubishi Montero 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 Montero | |
| Make | Holden | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Zafira | Montero |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1789 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2760 mm |
