2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 vs. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. (266 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 972 kg more than 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1.
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, 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder has automatic transmission and 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 has manual transmission. 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 | 2012 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | R 390 GT1 | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 637 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1098 kg | 2070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4884 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1834 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2850 mm |