2007 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2012 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Express is newer by 5 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Express (280 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 489 kg more than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Chevrolet Express (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Pathfinder | 2012 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Nissan | Chevrolet |
| Model | Pathfinder | Express |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3954 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 2664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 117 L |
