2003 Nissan Xterra vs. 2003 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, both 2003 Nissan Xterra 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 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan Xterra (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2003 Nissan X-Trail. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2003 Nissan X-Trail. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 65 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 Nissan Xterra (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Nissan X-Trail. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Nissan X-Trail.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Nissan Xterra | 2003 Nissan X-Trail | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | Xterra | X-Trail |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 80.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2630 mm |