2001 Toyota Pod vs. 2010 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2010 Nissan NP300 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Pod. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Pod would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan NP300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Pod (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2010 Nissan NP300. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Pod should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan NP300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan NP300 weights approximately 586 kg more than 2001 Toyota Pod.
Because 2010 Nissan NP300 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 2010 Nissan NP300. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Pod, 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, 2001 Toyota Pod (430 Nm) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan NP300. (169 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Pod will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan NP300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Pod | 2010 Nissan NP300 | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Pod | NP300 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 944 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |
