2005 Honda Avancier vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, both 2005 Honda Avancier and 2005 Nissan Hardbody were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,275 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Hardbody (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Honda Avancier. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Hardbody should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Avancier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 211 kg more than 2005 Honda Avancier. 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, 2005 Nissan Hardbody (278 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Avancier. (206 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Hardbody will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Avancier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Avancier | 2005 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Avancier | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2254 cc | 3275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1831 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 84 L |
