2012 Toyota Sienna vs. 2004 Holden Zafira
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 8 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sienna (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2004 Holden Zafira. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2004 Holden Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 495 kg more than 2004 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, 2012 Toyota Sienna (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden Zafira. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Holden Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Toyota Sienna | 2004 Holden Zafira | |
| Make | Toyota | Holden |
| Model | Sienna | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2700 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5085 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1765 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2700 mm |
