2003 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2003 Toyota Caldina
To start off, both 2003 Nissan Pathfinder and 2003 Toyota Caldina were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 108 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Caldina. (130 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Caldina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 705 kg more than 2003 Toyota Caldina. 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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Caldina. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Caldina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Nissan Pathfinder | 2003 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Pathfinder | Caldina |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
