2009 Toyota 4Runner vs. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, both 2009 Toyota 4Runner and 2009 Nissan Pathfinder were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota 4Runner (260 HP) has 73 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Pathfinder. (187 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Pathfinder.
Because 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota 4Runner. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota 4Runner | 2009 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | 4Runner | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 187 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4884 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1834 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 80 L |
