2001 Toyota Solara vs. 2011 Nissan Versa
To start off, 2011 Nissan Versa is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Solara would be higher. At 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Solara (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Versa. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Versa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Solara weights approximately 231 kg more than 2011 Nissan Versa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Toyota Solara (199 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Versa. (150 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Versa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Solara | 2011 Nissan Versa | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Solara | Versa |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2164 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1149 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1534 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2601 mm |
