2004 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2004 Nissan Pathfinder and 2004 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Pathfinder (241 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. (217 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 258 kg more than 2004 Nissan Pathfinder.
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 (359 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. (305 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Pathfinder | 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Pathfinder | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1952 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |
