2009 Nissan Versa vs. 2009 Nissan Xterra

To start off, both 2009 Nissan Versa and 2009 Nissan Xterra were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Xterra (262 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Versa. (123 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Versa.

Let's talk about torque, 2009 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Versa. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Versa. 2009 Nissan Xterra has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan Versa has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan Versa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Xterra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2009 Nissan Versa 2009 Nissan Xterra
Make Nissan Nissan
Model Versa Xterra
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1798 cc 3954 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 123 HP 262 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 172 Nm 381 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors