2005 Nissan Terrano vs. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Terrano and 2005 Nissan Pathfinder were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 115 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Terrano. (155 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Terrano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 354 kg more than 2005 Nissan Terrano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Pathfinder (395 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Terrano. (328 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Terrano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Terrano | 2005 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Terrano | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2988 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2184 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
