2005 Nissan Hardbody vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 3 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 222 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2005 Nissan Hardbody is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Nissan Hardbody. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Nissan Hardbody (174 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Hardbody will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Nissan Hardbody | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Hardbody | Corolla |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1098 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |