2002 Honda Vamos vs. 2003 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2003 Nissan Pickup is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Vamos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Vamos would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan Pickup (132 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2002 Honda Vamos. (46 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Pickup should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Vamos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 805 kg more than 2002 Honda Vamos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Nissan Pickup is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Vamos. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Pickup 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, 2003 Nissan Pickup (304 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Vamos. (149 Nm). This means 2003 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Vamos. 2002 Honda Vamos has automatic transmission and 2003 Nissan Pickup has manual transmission. 2003 Nissan Pickup will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Vamos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Vamos | 2003 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Vamos | Pickup |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 46 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2960 mm |
