2005 Nissan Hardbody vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Hardbody and 2005 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (155 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 329 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (370 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (209 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat 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 Passat | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Hardbody | Passat |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2663 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1824 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 80 L |
