2002 Nissan Terrano II vs. 2012 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2012 Toyota Venza is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Nissan Terrano II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Nissan Terrano II would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Terrano II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Venza (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Terrano II. (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Terrano II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Terrano II weights approximately 164 kg more than 2012 Toyota Venza.
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, 2002 Nissan Terrano II (334 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Venza. (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan Terrano II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Venza. 2012 Toyota Venza has automatic transmission and 2002 Nissan Terrano II has manual transmission. 2002 Nissan Terrano II will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Nissan Terrano II | 2012 Toyota Venza | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Terrano II | Venza |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2956 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1706 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4801 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 67 L |