2011 Nissan Quest vs. 2003 Holden Zafira
To start off, 2011 Nissan Quest is newer by 8 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Quest (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2003 Holden Zafira. (146 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2003 Holden Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Quest weights approximately 521 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.
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, 2011 Nissan Quest (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Holden Zafira. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Holden Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Quest | 2003 Holden Zafira | |
| Make | Nissan | Holden |
| Model | Quest | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1981 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1971 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1816 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2700 mm |
