2004 Honda City vs. 2008 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda City would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2004 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 1235 kg more than 2004 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Nissan Pathfinder is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Nissan Pathfinder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda City, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda City. 2008 Nissan Pathfinder has automatic transmission and 2004 Honda City has manual transmission. 2004 Honda City will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda City | 2008 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | City | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 2175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2860 mm |
