2001 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Tundra. (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Tundra.
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 Toyota Tundra (427 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. (390 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Toyota Tundra | 2012 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Toyota | Nissan |
Model | Tundra | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4700 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 245 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 390 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4884 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1834 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3270 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |