2005 Nissan Hardbody vs. 2011 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2011 Toyota Venza is newer by 6 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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (155 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Hardbody.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (209 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Hardbody.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Hardbody | 2011 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Hardbody | Venza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2663 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 67 L |
