2009 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2007 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Hilux. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Hilux would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 88 kg more than 2009 Nissan Pathfinder.
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, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Hilux. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Hilux has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Hilux will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Nissan Pathfinder | 2007 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Pathfinder | Hilux |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3954 cc | 2492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |