Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating.
Performance
Power:
148 HP
163 HP
Torque:
314 NM
350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
n/a seconds
n/a seconds
Nissan Navara engine produces 15 HP less power than Toyota Hilux, whereas torque is 36 NM less than Toyota Hilux.
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Toyota Hilux engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
5 years
25 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Used also on Toyota Land Cruiser
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Hilux might be a better choice in this respect.
Toyota Hilux 2005 3.0 engine: The engine tends to be noisy and vibrate.
Nozzle life is limited when using poor quality fuel.
Increased oil consumption tends to occur over time.
Dimensions
Length:
5.22 m
5.26 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.76 m
Height:
1.77 m
1.81 m
Nissan Navara is 4 cm shorter than the Toyota Hilux, 9 cm wider, while the height of Nissan Navara is 4 cm lower.
