2000 Nissan Pickup vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Toyota Corolla is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Pickup would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Corolla (90 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 255 kg more than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2000 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 2000 Nissan Pickup. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Corolla, 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, 2005 Toyota Corolla (190 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Pickup.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Nissan Pickup | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Pickup | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2610 mm |
