2004 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2004 Nissan Pathfinder and 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Pathfinder. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 455 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton (550 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Pathfinder. (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Nissan Pathfinder | 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
Model | Pathfinder | Phaeton |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |