2010 Toyota Venza vs. 2000 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2010 Toyota Venza is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan Xterra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Xterra would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Venza (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Xterra. (141 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Xterra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Venza weights approximately 126 kg more than 2000 Nissan Xterra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Toyota Venza (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Xterra. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Toyota Venza | 2000 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Venza | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2700 cc | 2392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1706 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4801 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2660 mm |
