2005 Nissan Hardbody vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Hardbody and 2005 Toyota Tacoma were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (245 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 19 kg more than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. 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 Toyota Tacoma (382 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (278 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Hardbody.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Hardbody | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Hardbody | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3275 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1831 kg | 1850 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 79 L |
