2008 Toyota Condor vs. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder

To start off, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Condor would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 624 kg more than 2008 Toyota Condor.

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, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Toyota Condor 2011 Nissan Pathfinder
Make Toyota Nissan
Model Condor Pathfinder
Year Released 2008 2011
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 4000 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 266 HP
Torque 158 Nm 390 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 8 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1446 kg 2070 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 4884 mm
Vehicle Height 1770 mm 1834 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 80 L


 

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