2000 Pontiac Piranha 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 Pontiac Piranha. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Pontiac Piranha 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 49 more horse power than 2000 Pontiac Piranha. (212 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2000 Pontiac Piranha. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 473 kg more than 2000 Pontiac Piranha. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 Nissan Xterra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Pontiac Piranha. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Xterra 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, 2010 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pontiac Piranha. (203 Nm). This means 2010 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pontiac Piranha. 2000 Pontiac Piranha has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan Xterra has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan Xterra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Pontiac Piranha will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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