2005 Mazda Drifter vs. 2009 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2009 Nissan Xterra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda Drifter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda Drifter would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (112 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Drifter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 274 kg more than 2005 Mazda Drifter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2009 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Drifter. 2009 Nissan Xterra has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda Drifter has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda Drifter will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Xterra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mazda Drifter | 2009 Nissan Xterra | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | Drifter | Xterra |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3954 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1329 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |