2001 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2001 Nissan Xterra
To start off, both 2001 Hyundai Elantra 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 37 more horse power than 2001 Hyundai Elantra. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2001 Hyundai Elantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 381 kg more than 2001 Hyundai Elantra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Nissan Xterra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Hyundai Elantra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Nissan Xterra (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Hyundai Elantra. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Hyundai Elantra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Hyundai Elantra | 2001 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
| Model | Elantra | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2391 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1199 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |
