2008 Toyota Condor vs. 2012 Nissan Qashqai

To start off, 2012 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 4 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 2,986 cc, 2008 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 281 kg more than 2012 Nissan Qashqai.

Because 2008 Toyota Condor is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan Qashqai. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Condor will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Nissan Qashqai (193 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Toyota Condor 2012 Nissan Qashqai
Make Toyota Nissan
Model Condor Qashqai
Year Released 2008 2012
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2986 cc 1997 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 138 HP
Torque 192 Nm 193 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99.6 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 96 mm 90.1 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 22.2:1 9.9:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 8 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1712 kg 1431 kg
Vehicle Length 5020 mm 4320 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1620 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2370 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 65 L


 

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