2005 Nissan Hardbody vs. 2005 Scion xA
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Hardbody and 2005 Scion xA were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,663 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Hardbody (155 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2005 Scion xA. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Hardbody should accelerate faster than 2005 Scion xA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 425 kg more than 2005 Scion xA. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Hardbody (209 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Scion xA. (142 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Hardbody will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Scion xA.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Hardbody | 2005 Scion xA | |
| Make | Nissan | Scion |
| Model | Hardbody | xA |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2663 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1070 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 45 L |
