2012 Nissan NV 2500 SV vs. 2012 Nissan NV 3500 SV

To start off, both 2012 Nissan NV 2500 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 2500 SV. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan NV 3500 SV should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NV 2500 SV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV 3500 SV weights approximately 30 kg more than 2012 Nissan NV 2500 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 2500 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 2500 SV.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Nissan NV 2500 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 2678 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


 

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