2001 Honda Z vs. 2001 Nissan Xterra
To start off, both 2001 Honda Z and 2001 Nissan Xterra were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,391 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Nissan Xterra (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2001 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 620 kg more than 2001 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2001 Nissan Xterra (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Z. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Z. 2001 Nissan Xterra has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Z has manual transmission. 2001 Honda Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Nissan Xterra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Z | 2001 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Z | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2391 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2660 mm |
