2005 Nissan Terrano vs. 2005 Renault Avantime
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Terrano and 2005 Renault Avantime were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,954 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Terrano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Avantime (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Terrano. (155 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Avantime should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Terrano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Terrano weights approximately 174 kg more than 2005 Renault Avantime.
Because 2005 Nissan Terrano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Renault Avantime. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Terrano will offer significantly more control. 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 Terrano (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Avantime. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Terrano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Avantime.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Terrano | 2005 Renault Avantime | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Terrano | Avantime |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2954 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1894 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 83 L |
