2004 Nissan Pickup vs. 2008 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2008 Toyota Hilux is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Pickup would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Hilux (169 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Pickup. (132 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 155 kg more than 2004 Nissan Pickup. 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, 2008 Toyota Hilux (343 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Pickup. (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Pickup.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Nissan Pickup | 2008 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Pickup | Hilux |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2488 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3090 mm |