2008 Nissan Livina vs. 2001 Toyota Verossa
To start off, 2008 Nissan Livina is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Verossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Verossa would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Verossa is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Livina weights approximately 945 kg more than 2001 Toyota Verossa.
Because 2001 Toyota Verossa is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Toyota Verossa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Livina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Toyota Verossa (251 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Livina. (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Verossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Livina. 2001 Toyota Verossa has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Livina has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Livina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Verossa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Livina | 2001 Toyota Verossa | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Livina | Verossa |
Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2491 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 189 HP |
Torque | 153 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 70 L |