2004 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2004 Holden Zafira
To start off, both 2004 Nissan Pathfinder and 2004 Holden Zafira were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Pathfinder (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2004 Holden Zafira. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2004 Holden Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 414 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 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, 2004 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, 2004 Nissan Pathfinder (363 Nm) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden Zafira. (203 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Holden Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Pathfinder | 2004 Holden Zafira | |
| Make | Nissan | Holden |
| Model | Pathfinder | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1874 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2700 mm |
