2008 Mazda Etude vs. 2001 Nissan Terrano II

To start off, 2008 Mazda Etude is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan Terrano II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan Terrano II would be higher. At 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Nissan Terrano II is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan Terrano II weights approximately 532 kg more than 2008 Mazda Etude.

Because 2001 Nissan Terrano II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mazda Etude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Nissan Terrano II 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, 2001 Nissan Terrano II (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Etude. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Nissan Terrano II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Etude. 2001 Nissan Terrano II has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda Etude has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda Etude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Nissan Terrano II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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