2003 Nissan Terrano II vs. 2003 Nissan X-Trail

To start off, both 2003 Nissan Terrano II 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan X-Trail (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2003 Nissan Terrano II. (116 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 2003 Nissan Terrano II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Terrano II weights approximately 336 kg more than 2003 Nissan X-Trail.

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 Nissan X-Trail (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Nissan Terrano II. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Nissan Terrano II.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Nissan Terrano II 2003 Nissan X-Trail
Make Nissan Nissan
Model Terrano II X-Trail
Year Released 2003 2003
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2389 cc 2488 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 116 HP 177 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 197 Nm 245 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1626 kg 1290 kg
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2810 mm


 

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