1988 Pontiac Banshee vs. 2012 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2012 Nissan Xterra is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Pontiac Banshee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Pontiac Banshee would be higher. At 4,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Pontiac Banshee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1988 Pontiac Banshee. (227 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 1988 Pontiac Banshee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 198 kg more than 1988 Pontiac Banshee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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. 2012 Nissan Xterra has automatic transmission and 1988 Pontiac Banshee has manual transmission. 1988 Pontiac Banshee will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan Xterra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Pontiac Banshee | 2012 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Pontiac | Nissan |
| Model | Banshee | Xterra |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4042 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1879 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4539 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1902 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2700 mm |
