2005 Holden Zafira vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2005 Holden Zafira and 2005 Toyota Tacoma were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (162 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Holden Zafira. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 189 kg more than 2005 Holden Zafira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Tacoma is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Holden Zafira, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (250 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Zafira. (203 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Holden Zafira | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Zafira | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2688 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 250 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1649 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3250 mm |