2005 Honda HR-V vs. 1999 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2005 Honda HR-V is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Nissan Xterra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Nissan Xterra would be higher. At 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan Xterra (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2005 Honda HR-V. (119 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 267 kg more than 2005 Honda HR-V. 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, 1999 Nissan Xterra (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda HR-V. (144 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda HR-V | 1999 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | HR-V | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1317 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
