2004 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2004 Suzuki Wagon R+
To start off, both 2004 Nissan Pathfinder and 2004 Suzuki Wagon R+ were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Pathfinder (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2004 Suzuki Wagon R+. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2004 Suzuki Wagon R+. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 869 kg more than 2004 Suzuki Wagon R+. 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, 2004 Nissan Pathfinder (363 Nm) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki Wagon R+. (118 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki Wagon R+.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Pathfinder | 2004 Suzuki Wagon R+ | |
| Make | Nissan | Suzuki |
| Model | Pathfinder | Wagon R+ |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1874 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
