2001 Nissan Xterra vs. 2001 Saab 05-Sep
To start off, both 2001 Nissan Xterra and 2001 Saab 05-Sep were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Saab 05-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Saab 05-Sep (165 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2001 Nissan Xterra. (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Saab 05-Sep should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Xterra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Saab 05-Sep weights approximately 5 kg more than 2001 Nissan Xterra. 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 Saab 05-Sep. 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 Saab 05-Sep (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan Xterra. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Saab 05-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Nissan Xterra | 2001 Saab 05-Sep | |
| Make | Nissan | Saab |
| Model | Xterra | 05-Sep |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2391 cc | 3001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
