2005 Pontiac Grand Am vs. 2004 Holden Zafira
To start off, 2005 Pontiac Grand Am is newer by 1 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 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pontiac Grand Am (175 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2004 Holden Zafira. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 2004 Holden Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Holden Zafira weights approximately 58 kg more than 2005 Pontiac Grand Am.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Pontiac Grand Am (285 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden Zafira. (203 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Holden Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Pontiac Grand Am | 2004 Holden Zafira | |
| Make | Pontiac | Holden |
| Model | Grand Am | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2700 mm |
