2007 Nissan Commercial vs. 2012 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2012 Toyota Prius is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Commercial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Commercial would be higher. At 3,153 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Commercial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Prius (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Commercial. (94 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Prius should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Commercial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Commercial weights approximately 169 kg more than 2012 Toyota Prius.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Nissan Commercial (210 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Prius. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Commercial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Nissan Commercial | 2012 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Commercial | Prius |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3153 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1436 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4481 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1745 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1491 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 40 L |