2003 Nissan Pickup vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Toyota Corolla is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Nissan Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Nissan Pickup would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Corolla (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2003 Nissan Pickup. (132 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2003 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 601 kg more than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2003 Nissan Pickup is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Corolla. 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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Corolla. 2005 Toyota Corolla 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. 2005 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Nissan Pickup | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Pickup | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1164 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2600 mm |
