2005 Nissan Pickup vs. 2008 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2008 Toyota Highlander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Pickup would be higher. At 3,546 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Highlander (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Pickup. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 792 kg more than 2008 Toyota Highlander.
Because 2005 Nissan Pickup is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Highlander. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pickup 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 Pickup (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Highlander. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Highlander. 2008 Toyota Highlander has automatic transmission and 2005 Nissan Pickup has manual transmission. 2005 Nissan Pickup will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Toyota Highlander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Nissan Pickup | 2008 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Pickup | Highlander |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2491 cc | 3546 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 403 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2122 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 73 L |