2003 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2000 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2003 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Previa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Previa would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan Pathfinder (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Previa. (157 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 425 kg more than 2000 Toyota Previa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Nissan Pathfinder (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Previa. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Nissan Pathfinder | 2000 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Pathfinder | Previa |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2900 mm |
