2001 Honda City vs. 2008 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2008 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda City would be higher. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan X-Trail (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2001 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 660 kg more than 2001 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Nissan X-Trail is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Honda City. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Nissan X-Trail (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda City | 2008 Nissan X-Trail | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | City | X-Trail |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1343 cc | 2184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2630 mm |