2005 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2005 Toyota RunX
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Pathfinder and 2005 Toyota RunX 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 83 more horse power than 2005 Toyota RunX. (187 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota RunX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 953 kg more than 2005 Toyota RunX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota RunX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (395 Nm) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota RunX. (180 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota RunX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Pathfinder | 2005 Toyota RunX | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Pathfinder | RunX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2131 kg | 1178 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
