2008 Toyota RunX 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 Toyota RunX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota RunX would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan NP300 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NP300 weights approximately 378 kg more than 2008 Toyota RunX.
Because 2012 Nissan NP300 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 2012 Nissan NP300. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota RunX, 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, 2008 Toyota RunX (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NP300. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota RunX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NP300.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Toyota RunX | 2012 Nissan NP300 | |
Make | Toyota | Nissan |
Model | RunX | NP300 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 112 HP |
Torque | 180 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |