1990 Dodge Stealth vs. 2007 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2007 Nissan Xterra is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Dodge Stealth. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Dodge Stealth would be higher. At 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Dodge Stealth (282 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Xterra. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Dodge Stealth should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Xterra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Dodge Stealth weights approximately 200 kg more than 2007 Nissan Xterra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 1990 Dodge Stealth (429 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Xterra. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Dodge Stealth will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Dodge Stealth | 2007 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Stealth | Xterra |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2972 cc | 3952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 429 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2710 mm |
