2002 Holden Cruze vs. 2001 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2002 Holden Cruze 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 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Nissan Pickup (82 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2002 Holden Cruze. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Nissan Pickup should accelerate faster than 2002 Holden Cruze. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 460 kg more than 2002 Holden Cruze. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Holden Cruze is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Nissan Pickup. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Holden Cruze will offer significantly more control. 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 Pickup (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Holden Cruze. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Holden Cruze.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Holden Cruze | 2001 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Cruze | Pickup |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2960 mm |
