2005 Nissan X-Trail 2.5 Sport vs. 2005 Nissan X-Trail Automatic
To start off, both 2005 Nissan X-Trail 2.5 Sport and 2005 Nissan X-Trail Automatic were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,485 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan X-Trail 2.5 Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan X-Trail 2.5 Sport (163 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Nissan X-Trail Automatic. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan X-Trail 2.5 Sport should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan X-Trail Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan X-Trail Automatic weights approximately 21 kg more than 2005 Nissan X-Trail 2.5 Sport.
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 X-Trail 2.5 Sport (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan X-Trail Automatic. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan X-Trail 2.5 Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan X-Trail Automatic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan X-Trail 2.5 Sport | 2005 Nissan X-Trail Automatic | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | X-Trail | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2485 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
