2011 Nissan Versa vs. 2011 Nissan Xterra

To start off, both 2011 Nissan Versa and 2011 Nissan Xterra were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Versa. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Versa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 733 kg more than 2011 Nissan Versa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2011 Nissan Xterra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Nissan Xterra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Versa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Versa. (150 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Versa. 2011 Nissan Xterra has automatic transmission and 2011 Nissan Versa has manual transmission. 2011 Nissan Versa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Xterra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2011 Nissan Versa 2011 Nissan Xterra
Make Nissan Nissan
Model Versa Xterra
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1600 cc 4000 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 107 HP 261 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 150 Nm 381 Nm
Torque RPM 4600 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1149 kg 1882 kg
Vehicle Length 4470 mm 4539 mm
Vehicle Width 1694 mm 1849 mm
Vehicle Height 1534 mm 1902 mm
Wheelbase Size 2601 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Consumption 6.9 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 9 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 80 L