2004 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2000 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2004 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Avensis would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Pathfinder (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Avensis. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 536 kg more than 2000 Toyota Avensis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan Pathfinder (372 Nm) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Avensis. (150 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Pathfinder | 2000 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Pathfinder | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1756 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
