2004 Nissan Xterra vs. 2004 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, both 2004 Nissan Xterra and 2004 Toyota 4Runner were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota 4Runner (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Xterra. (210 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Xterra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 126 kg more than 2004 Nissan Xterra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Toyota 4Runner (382 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Xterra. (334 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Xterra | 2004 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Xterra | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3278 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 95 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1774 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 60 L |
