2001 Nissan Pickup vs. 2002 Volkswagen W12
To start off, 2002 Volkswagen W12 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan Pickup would be higher. At 5,982 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Volkswagen W12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen W12 (600 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 518 more horse power than 2001 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen W12 should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 194 kg more than 2002 Volkswagen W12.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2002 Volkswagen W12 (335 Nm) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm). This means 2002 Volkswagen W12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan Pickup. 2002 Volkswagen W12 has automatic transmission and 2001 Nissan Pickup has manual transmission. 2001 Nissan Pickup will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Volkswagen W12 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Nissan Pickup | 2002 Volkswagen W12 | |
Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
Model | Pickup | W12 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 600 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 335 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1251 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3010 mm |