2003 Nissan Pickup vs. 2001 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2003 Nissan Pickup is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Volkswagen Sharan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Volkswagen Sharan would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Volkswagen Sharan (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2003 Nissan Pickup. (132 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2003 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 95 kg more than 2001 Volkswagen Sharan.
Because 2003 Nissan Pickup is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Volkswagen Sharan. 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Volkswagen Sharan. (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Nissan Pickup | 2001 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Pickup | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2850 mm |
