2005 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2010 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, 2010 Hyundai Sonata is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Pathfinder would be higher. 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 95 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai Sonata. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai Sonata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 581 kg more than 2010 Hyundai Sonata. 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 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Sonata. (228 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Pathfinder | 2010 Hyundai Sonata | |
| Make | Nissan | Hyundai |
| Model | Pathfinder | Sonata |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2074 kg | 1493 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4798 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1831 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2728 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 67 L |
