2002 Honda Capa vs. 2001 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2002 Honda Capa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan X-Trail. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan X-Trail would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Nissan X-Trail (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2002 Honda Capa. (97 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Capa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 762 kg more than 2002 Honda Capa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Nissan X-Trail is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Capa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Nissan X-Trail (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Capa. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Capa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Capa | 2001 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Capa | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1842 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2630 mm |
