2005 Nissan Hardbody vs. 2005 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Hardbody and 2005 Volkswagen Golf 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 55 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Hardbody should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 147 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. 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 Volkswagen Golf (240 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (209 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Hardbody.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Hardbody | 2005 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Hardbody | Golf |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2663 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1348 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 55 L |
