1999 Nissan Pickup vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Nissan Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Nissan Pickup would be higher. At 2,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Touran (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1999 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 128 kg more than 1999 Nissan Pickup. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Nissan Pickup 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 1999 Nissan Pickup. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touran, 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, 2004 Volkswagen Touran (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan Pickup.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Nissan Pickup | 2004 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Pickup | Touran |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1573 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2680 mm |
