2004 Nissan Xterra vs. 2005 Toyota Echo
To start off, 2005 Toyota Echo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Xterra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Xterra would be higher. At 3,278 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Xterra (210 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Echo. (115 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Echo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 859 kg more than 2005 Toyota Echo. 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 Nissan Xterra (334 Nm) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Echo. (149 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Echo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Xterra | 2005 Toyota Echo | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Xterra | Echo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3278 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 84.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1774 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 45 L |
