2009 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2008 Subaru Justy
To start off, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Subaru Justy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Subaru Justy 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 173 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Justy. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Justy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 437 kg more than 2008 Subaru Justy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Subaru Justy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan Pathfinder. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Justy 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, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Justy. (118 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Justy. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder has automatic transmission and 2008 Subaru Justy has manual transmission. 2008 Subaru Justy 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 | 2008 Subaru Justy | |
Make | Nissan | Subaru |
Model | Pathfinder | Justy |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3954 cc | 1326 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 41 L |