2007 Isuzu Ascender vs. 2007 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, both 2007 Isuzu Ascender and 2007 Nissan Hardbody were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Isuzu Ascender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Isuzu Ascender (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Isuzu Ascender should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Hardbody.
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, 2007 Isuzu Ascender (367 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (208 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Isuzu Ascender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. 2007 Isuzu Ascender has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan Hardbody has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Hardbody will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Isuzu Ascender will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Isuzu Ascender | 2007 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | Isuzu | Nissan |
| Model | Ascender | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 84 L |
