2003 Nissan Pickup vs. 2006 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2006 Toyota Hilux is newer by 3 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 2,692 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Hilux (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2003 Nissan Pickup. (132 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 2003 Nissan Pickup.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Hilux. (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Nissan Pickup | 2006 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Pickup | Hilux |
Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2488 cc | 2692 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3090 mm |