2012 Nissan Pathfinder S vs. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder LE V8
To start off, both 2012 Nissan Pathfinder S and 2012 Nissan Pathfinder LE V8 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 LE V8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder LE V8 (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder S. (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder LE V8 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder LE V8 weights approximately 275 kg more than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder S. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan Pathfinder LE V8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder S. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder LE V8 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 LE V8 (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder S. (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Pathfinder LE V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder S.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Pathfinder S | 2012 Nissan Pathfinder LE V8 | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Pathfinder | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| 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 | 266 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 390 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 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2008 kg | 2283 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4884 mm | 4884 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1829 mm | 1847 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
