2004 Nissan Terrano II vs. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Terrano II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Terrano II would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Terrano II. (116 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Terrano II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 483 kg more than 2004 Nissan Terrano II. 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, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Terrano II. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Terrano II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Terrano II | 2007 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Terrano II | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2389 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 2235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2860 mm |
