2003 Nissan Pickup vs. 2001 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2003 Nissan Pickup is newer by 2 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, 2001 Toyota Tundra (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2003 Nissan Pickup. (132 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2003 Nissan Pickup.
Because 2003 Nissan Pickup is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Toyota Tundra. 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, 2001 Toyota Tundra (427 Nm) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Nissan Pickup. (304 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Nissan Pickup. 2001 Toyota Tundra 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. 2001 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Nissan Pickup | 2001 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Pickup | Tundra |
Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2488 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 427 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3270 mm |