2012 Nissan NP300 vs. 2012 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, both 2012 Nissan NP300 and 2012 Nissan Qashqai were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan NP300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Qashqai (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NP300. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NP300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NP300 weights approximately 99 kg more than 2012 Nissan Qashqai.
Because 2012 Nissan NP300 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 2012 Nissan NP300. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Nissan Qashqai (193 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NP300. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NP300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan NP300 | 2012 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | NP300 | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1431 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |
