2005 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2005 Toyota Sparky

To start off, both 2005 Nissan Pathfinder and 2005 Toyota Sparky were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (270 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Sparky. (86 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Sparky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 966 kg more than 2005 Toyota Sparky. 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 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Sparky. (130 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Sparky.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Nissan Pathfinder 2005 Toyota Sparky
Make Nissan Toyota
Model Pathfinder Sparky
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3949 cc 1364 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 270 HP 86 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 395 Nm 130 Nm
Engine Bore Size 96 mm 72 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 79.7 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 10.0:1
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 2036 kg 1070 kg
Vehicle Length 4770 mm 3770 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1520 mm
Vehicle Height 1860 mm 1900 mm


 

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