2005 Nissan Patrol vs. 2004 Opel Zafira
To start off, 2005 Nissan Patrol is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Opel Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Opel Zafira would be higher. At 2,662 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Patrol (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Opel Zafira. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 447 kg more than 2004 Opel Zafira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Opel Zafira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol 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, 2005 Nissan Patrol (221 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Zafira. (140 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Patrol | 2004 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Patrol | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2662 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1393 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2710 mm |
