2005 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2013 Dodge JOURNEY
To start off, 2013 Dodge JOURNEY is newer by 8 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 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge JOURNEY (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. (270 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge JOURNEY should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 193 kg more than 2013 Dodge JOURNEY.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (395 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Dodge JOURNEY. (353 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Dodge JOURNEY.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Pathfinder | 2013 Dodge JOURNEY | |
| Make | Nissan | Dodge |
| Model | Pathfinder | JOURNEY |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3949 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2036 kg | 1843 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4888 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2127 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 78 L |
