2007 Toyota Avanza vs. 2011 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2011 Nissan Xterra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Avanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Avanza would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 926 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza. 2011 Nissan Xterra has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Avanza has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Avanza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Xterra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Avanza | 2011 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Avanza | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4539 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1902 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
