2005 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 1997 Venturi 400
To start off, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Venturi 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Venturi 400 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 804 kg more than 1997 Venturi 400.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Pathfinder | 1997 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | Nissan | Venturi |
| Model | Pathfinder | 400 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2500 mm |
