2002 Honda City vs. 2004 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2004 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda City would be higher. At 2,487 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan X-Trail (177 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2002 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 508 kg more than 2002 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Nissan X-Trail is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda City. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Nissan X-Trail (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2004 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda City | 2004 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | City | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 2487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 1450 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2630 mm |
