2008 Ford Explorer vs. 2012 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2012 Nissan NP300 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NP300. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NP300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Explorer weights approximately 547 kg more than 2012 Nissan NP300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2008 Ford Explorer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NP300. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NP300. 2008 Ford Explorer has automatic transmission and 2012 Nissan NP300 has manual transmission. 2012 Nissan NP300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Explorer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Explorer | 2012 Nissan NP300 | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Explorer | NP300 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4013 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2077 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3320 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 75 L |