2003 Holden Astra vs. 2003 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, both 2003 Holden Astra and 2003 Nissan X-Trail were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Holden Astra (120 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2003 Nissan X-Trail. (112 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Holden Astra should accelerate faster than 2003 Nissan X-Trail. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 450 kg more than 2003 Holden Astra.
Because 2003 Nissan X-Trail is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Holden Astra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Nissan X-Trail (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Holden Astra. (165 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Holden Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Holden Astra | 2003 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Astra | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2540 mm |
