2011 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2010 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Nissan NP300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan NP300 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2010 Nissan NP300. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan NP300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 540 kg more than 2010 Nissan NP300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan NP300. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan NP300. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan NP300 has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan NP300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Nissan Pathfinder | 2010 Nissan NP300 | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | Pathfinder | NP300 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4884 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1834 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |