1997 Honda Step Wagon vs. 2009 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2009 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Step Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Step Wagon would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan X-Trail (137 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1997 Honda Step Wagon. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Step Wagon.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Nissan X-Trail (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Step Wagon. (186 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Step Wagon. 1997 Honda Step Wagon has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan X-Trail has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan X-Trail will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Honda Step Wagon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Step Wagon | 2009 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Step Wagon | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2640 mm |
