2002 Subaru Outback vs. 2002 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, both 2002 Subaru Outback and 2002 Nissan X-Trail were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan X-Trail (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2002 Subaru Outback. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 2002 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 352 kg more than 2002 Subaru Outback. 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, 2002 Nissan X-Trail (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Subaru Outback. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Subaru Outback | 2002 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Subaru | Nissan |
| Model | Outback | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1842 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |
