2009 Toyota Camry vs. 2013 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2013 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Pathfinder (256 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Camry. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 292 kg more than 2009 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Nissan Pathfinder is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota Camry. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Nissan Pathfinder (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Camry. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Camry | 2013 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Camry | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2362 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1976 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5009 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |
