2005 Nissan Platina vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Platina and 2005 Toyota Tacoma were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (164 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Platina. (109 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Platina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 489 kg more than 2005 Nissan Platina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Tacoma is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Platina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Toyota Tacoma (250 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Platina. (148 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Platina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Platina | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Platina | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3240 mm |
