2003 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2005 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2005 Nissan Pickup is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Pickup. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 278 kg more than 2005 Nissan Pickup. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Volkswagen Touareg (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Pickup. (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Pickup. 2005 Nissan Pickup has automatic transmission and 2003 Volkswagen Touareg has manual transmission. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Nissan Pickup will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Volkswagen Touareg | 2005 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Nissan |
| Model | Touareg | Pickup |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 2122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |
