2005 Nissan Hardbody vs. 2007 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2007 Toyota Tundra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Hardbody. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Hardbody would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Tundra (271 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Hardbody.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2007 Toyota Tundra (424 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (208 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. 2007 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2005 Nissan Hardbody has manual transmission. 2005 Nissan Hardbody will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Hardbody | 2007 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Hardbody | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2389 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 424 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 6 seats |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |
