2002 Honda Z 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 Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Z would be higher. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan X-Trail (112 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2002 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 640 kg more than 2002 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2004 Nissan X-Trail (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Z. (60 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Z | 2004 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Z | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1600 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 60 L |
