2005 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Pathfinder and 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (270 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (157 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 59 kg more than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. 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 (395 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Pathfinder | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Pathfinder | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2074 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 87 L |
