2005 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2000 Volkswagen AAC
To start off, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Volkswagen AAC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volkswagen AAC would be higher. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Volkswagen AAC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volkswagen AAC (309 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. (270 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen AAC should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 611 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen AAC.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Volkswagen AAC (765 Nm) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. (395 Nm). This means 2000 Volkswagen AAC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Pathfinder | 2000 Volkswagen AAC | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Pathfinder | AAC |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 4921 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 765 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 55 L |
