2000 Nissan Pickup vs. 2010 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2010 Nissan Xterra is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Pickup would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 439 kg more than 2000 Nissan Pickup. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Pickup.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Nissan Pickup | 2010 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Pickup | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1884 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4539 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1902 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2700 mm |
