2003 Holden Frontera vs. 2003 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, both 2003 Holden Frontera 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 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Holden Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Holden Frontera (203 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2003 Nissan X-Trail. (112 HP @ 2000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Holden Frontera should accelerate faster than 2003 Nissan X-Trail. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Holden Frontera weights approximately 100 kg more than 2003 Nissan X-Trail. 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, 2003 Holden Frontera (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Nissan X-Trail. (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Holden Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Nissan X-Trail.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Holden Frontera | 2003 Nissan X-Trail | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Frontera | X-Trail |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3165 cc | 2184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1600 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2540 mm |