2012 Nissan NV vs. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder

To start off, both 2012 Nissan NV and 2012 Nissan Pathfinder 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 Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NV. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 395 kg more than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder.

Because 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan NV. 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 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NV. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NV.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Nissan NV 2012 Nissan Pathfinder
Make Nissan Nissan
Model NV Pathfinder
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 310 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 381 Nm 525 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type 5-speed automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic
Vehicle Weight 2678 kg 2283 kg
Vehicle Length 6111 mm 4884 mm
Vehicle Width 2029 mm 1849 mm
Vehicle Height 2131 mm 1847 mm
Wheelbase Size 3711 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 106 L 80 L


 

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