2004 Holden Zafira vs. 2006 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2006 Toyota Sequoia 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 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Sequoia (273 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2004 Holden Zafira. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2004 Holden Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Holden Zafira weights approximately 205 kg more than 2006 Toyota Sequoia.
Because 2006 Toyota Sequoia 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 Toyota Sequoia 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 Toyota Sequoia (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden Zafira. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Holden Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Holden Zafira | 2006 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Zafira | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3010 mm |
