2004 Holden Zafira vs. 2006 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Holden Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Holden Zafira would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2004 Holden Zafira. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2004 Holden Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 80 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 2006 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder 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 Pathfinder (395 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden Zafira. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Holden Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Holden Zafira | 2006 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Zafira | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 3949 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2860 mm |
