2008 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2012 Lancia Voyager
To start off, 2012 Lancia Voyager is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Pathfinder would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lancia Voyager (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Pathfinder. (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Voyager should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Voyager weights approximately 980 kg more than 2008 Nissan Pathfinder. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lancia Voyager. (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lancia Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Pathfinder | 2012 Lancia Voyager | |
| Make | Nissan | Lancia |
| Model | Pathfinder | Voyager |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3954 cc | 3604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 2110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5151 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1999 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 76 L |
