2011 Toyota Prius vs. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Toyota Prius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Toyota Prius would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Prius. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 903 kg more than 2011 Toyota Prius. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Toyota Prius. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Prius. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Prius | 2012 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Prius | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2283 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4884 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1745 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1847 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 4.6 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
