2005 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2005 Toyota Caldina
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Pathfinder and 2005 Toyota Caldina were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Caldina. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Caldina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 711 kg more than 2005 Toyota Caldina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Caldina. (167 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Caldina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Pathfinder | 2005 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Pathfinder | Caldina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
