2008 Nissan Versa vs. 2008 Nissan Terrano
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Versa and 2008 Nissan Terrano were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Terrano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Terrano (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Versa. (123 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Terrano should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Versa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Versa weights approximately 575 kg more than 2008 Nissan Terrano.
Because 2008 Nissan Terrano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Versa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Nissan Terrano (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Versa. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Terrano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Versa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Versa | 2008 Nissan Terrano | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Versa | Terrano |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |
