2009 Dodge Dakota vs. 2003 Holden Zafira
To start off, 2009 Dodge Dakota is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Holden Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Holden Zafira would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Dakota (211 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2003 Holden Zafira. (146 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2003 Holden Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 231 kg more than 2003 Holden Zafira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Holden Zafira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Dakota 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, 2009 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Holden Zafira. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Holden Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Dakota | 2003 Holden Zafira | |
| Make | Dodge | Holden |
| Model | Dakota | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2700 mm |
