2012 Nissan NV 1500 SV vs. 2012 Nissan NV 3500 SV
To start off, both 2012 Nissan NV 1500 SV and 2012 Nissan NV 3500 SV were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan NV 3500 SV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan NV 3500 SV (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NV 1500 SV. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan NV 3500 SV should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NV 1500 SV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV 3500 SV weights approximately 53 kg more than 2012 Nissan NV 1500 SV. 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, 2012 Nissan NV 3500 SV (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NV 1500 SV. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan NV 3500 SV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NV 1500 SV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan NV 1500 SV | 2012 Nissan NV 3500 SV | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | NV | NV |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6111 mm | 6111 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2131 mm | 2156 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3711 mm | 3711 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 106 L |
