2005 Nissan Hardbody vs. 2005 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Hardbody and 2005 Nissan X-Trail were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 250 kg more than 2005 Nissan X-Trail.
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, 2005 Nissan Hardbody (208 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan X-Trail. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Hardbody will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan X-Trail.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Hardbody | 2005 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Hardbody | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2389 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1490 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 60 L |
