2005 Toyota Allion vs. 2009 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2009 Nissan Navara is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Allion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Allion would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Allion. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Allion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Navara weights approximately 892 kg more than 2005 Toyota Allion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Allion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Navara 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, 2009 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Allion. (150 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Allion. 2005 Toyota Allion has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan Navara has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan Navara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Allion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Allion | 2009 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Allion | Navara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1494 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.7 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3210 mm |
