2009 Jeep Compass vs. 2005 Nissan Terrano
To start off, 2009 Jeep Compass is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Terrano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Terrano would be higher. At 2,954 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Terrano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Compass (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Terrano. (155 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Compass should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Terrano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Terrano weights approximately 501 kg more than 2009 Jeep Compass.
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 Terrano (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Compass. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Terrano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Compass.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Compass | 2005 Nissan Terrano | |
| Make | Jeep | Nissan |
| Model | Compass | Terrano |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1894 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 80 L |
