1990 Honda Concerto vs. 2005 Nissan X-Trail

To start off, 2005 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 2,487 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan X-Trail (177 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1990 Honda Concerto. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 410 kg more than 1990 Honda Concerto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Nissan X-Trail is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Honda Concerto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan X-Trail 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, 2005 Nissan X-Trail (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Concerto. (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Concerto.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Honda Concerto 2005 Nissan X-Trail
Make Honda Nissan
Model Concerto X-Trail
Year Released 1990 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1394 cc 2487 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 89 HP 177 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 112 Nm 245 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1040 kg 1450 kg
Wheelbase Size 2560 mm 2630 mm


 

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