2007 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Pathfinder would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (130 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Corolla. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder has automatic transmission and 2009 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2009 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Pathfinder | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Pathfinder | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3954 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
