2009 Nissan Qashqai vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2009 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 1 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 1,998 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 15 kg more than 2009 Nissan Qashqai.
Because 2008 Toyota Condor 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 2008 Toyota Condor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Qashqai, 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, 2009 Nissan Qashqai (193 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Qashqai | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Qashqai | Condor |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1998 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 193 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1431 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |