2011 Nissan X-Trail vs. 1997 Honda Today
To start off, 2011 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Today would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan X-Trail (137 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1997 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Today.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Nissan X-Trail (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Today. 1997 Honda Today has automatic transmission and 2011 Nissan X-Trail has manual transmission. 2011 Nissan X-Trail will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan X-Trail | 1997 Honda Today | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | X-Trail | Today |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1400 mm |
