The market occupy a huge share of the global automotive industry. There are a large number of fans of Japanese automakers who are considering buying these cars exclusively. Most often, their choice falls on "Nissan" or "Toyota". What are the differences between these two brands and which one is better to choose? All this is in this article.
"Nissan" or "Toyota" - that is the question
For a person who wants to buy a Japanese car, this is a very serious issue that requires immediate discussion. Most often, lovers of Japanese cars, these brands are considered for purchase in the first place. The models of these two auto giants are very similar, since they were produced as direct competitors to each other. Therefore, it is necessary to understand this issue and compare some models of these brands in order to understand which is better: "Nissan" or "Toyota".
Battle of the giants
Let's start a comparison of Nissan and Toyota superficially, without delving into the detailed characteristics of the models. Most people think Toyota is much better than Nissan. Perhaps this is so, but since these automakers are directly competing with each other, then they cannot allow any of them to be better. As the saying goes, there is someone who is really good at it. Nissan, for example, focuses on more frequent restyling of its cars, respectively, monitors the design of the exterior and interior. Toyota, on the other hand, focuses on the quality of materials for the interior and the car itself, and therefore pushes the design into the background. It is also worth mentioning that Toyota produces the same vehicles for all markets, and Nissan produces its vehicles, adapting them to different operating conditions. Also, Nissan, unlike Toyota, can use engines with outdated technology in order to reduce the cost of the car. But this does not mean that Toyota or Nissan are better than each other.
The smallest representatives
So, let's try to compare in detail some of the most iconic models of Nissan and Toyota. But we will not compare the models produced for the Russian market, but the cars that are the most popular in our country. Let's start our comparison with the smallest representatives of the B class: Toyota Vitz and Nissan March.
Womens cars
Nissan March is a fairly successful model of the company. The exterior design is a bit like a Volkswagen Beetle, all the lines of the car are smooth. For its shape, the Nissan March bears the title of a women's car, but if you look at its silhouette from the side, then this Nissan begins to appear as a sporty city hatchback. Indeed, the engine options make it a sports hatchback. You can choose between engines with a volume of 1.0 to 1.5 liters, and the 1.5 liter engine has a power of 109 hp. with., therefore, for a car weighing only 920 kilograms, it is quite enough, especially for versions with all-wheel drive. It's also worth mentioning that small cars are very popular in Japan, so engineers are trying to make them as practical as possible, even at such a small size. The volume of the trunk is very large - 230 liters. But for a small car, this is quite a lot. Finding yourself in the salon of almost all Japanese small cars, you are surprised at the spaciousness of the internal space, "Nissan March" is no exception. There is enough space to the front seats, and to the ceiling - as in a regular car.
With Toyota Vitz, things are completely different. This is a completely ordinary car with no fancy options. This is a budget small hatchback, but for some reason in our country, these cute "pot-bellied" cars are so loved. And these cars are bought not only by women. The most popular generation in our country is the second, produced from 2005 to 2011. The most common version comes with a 1.3 L 87 hp engine. with. There were also versions with a diesel engine, and petrol "liter" versions for 3 cylinders. The most unusual detail in the interior is the central dashboard with digital instruments. As for comfort, even steering column has adjustments for reach and height, which is very good for the budget segment. The versatility of this machine just rolls over, only it has 3 glove compartments, 2 cup holders and one drawer for A4 under passenger seat... The trunk in this car is small, thus "Toyota" won free legroom for the rear passengers.
Conclusion
The question of which is better: "Nissan March" or "Toyota-Vitz" can be answered as follows. These machines are very similar in purpose. These are small, economical, versatile vehicles. Nissan has focused more on design and comfort, while Toyota has focused on manufacturability and safety. And what choice to make is up to you. Someone will like Toyota more, someone will like Nissan, but in general they are practically the same cars.
Crossover Battle
One of the most popular classes in Russia is crossovers. The most popular Toyota and Nissan models in this class are Ixtrail and Rav 4. Since these cars are sold at Russian market, you can take the latest models of these machines for comparison.
In fact, they are not very different from each other. Nissan-Ikstrail has three different engines: 1.6 l diesel, 2.0 and 2.5 l petrol. As a checkpoint, you can choose either an automatic machine or a mechanic, unfortunately, there is no traditional automatic machine on this car. For Toyota, things are going on in a similar way - there are three different engines to choose from: 2.2 liters - diesel, 2.0 and 2.5 liters - gasoline. As a gearbox, unlike Ikstraila, you can choose not only a variator and mechanics, but also a classic automatic machine. With regards to the design of Ixtrail, we can say that the designers took a very bold step. They completely got rid of the second generation Ixtrail chopped forms. The design has become more sporty and aggressive. The new "Rav 4" in terms of technical stuffing did not accept anything new, but it received a rather interesting restyling - aggressive forms of the front optics. The rear of the car looks heavy and muscular.
The interior of "Toyota" looks premium, it is made in chopped forms from very high quality materials. We can say that the salon of the new Toyota is made according to all the canons of modern "youth" fashion. The interior of the Nissan is more conservative than that of the Toyota, but it looks modern and stylish. The quality of the materials is no worse than that of Toyota.
Concerning off-road performance then Nissan does a little better. Electronic imitations of "Toyota" are a little "slow-witted", they do not immediately understand the road situation, so sometimes even the lightest off-road is difficult for "Rav 4". "Nissan-Ikstrail" copes with off-road confidently, imitations work out their role, allowing you to get out of the middle off-road.
Conclusion: both crossovers are good, of course, they were created with the expectation of a youth audience, which is confirmed by aggressive daring forms, modern technologies and powerful engines. What to choose: "Nissan Ixtrail" or "Toyota Rav 4" - you decide.
Subcompact crossovers
Most recently, Toyota released new model urban crossover. Toyota C-HR is a direct competitor to the Nissan Beetle. Some say the new Toyota is similar to the Nissan Beetle, but appearance this SUV turned out to be very recognizable. The car looks very knocked down and "muscular". The front end has received a very bold and aggressive design, which is complemented by complex optics and a faceted front bumper. The emphasis in the rear is also placed on pronounced optics. "Nissan-Beetle" looks no worse. The car looks very extravagant, but not everyone will like this design. The very daring forms of the optics go well with the "chubby" forms of the car itself.
The interior of "Toyota" looks futuristic, it is more suitable for a young audience. The interior of the Nissan looks worse than that of the Toyota, it continues the rounded shape of the whole car, so it looks a little old-fashioned. The materials used in the interior trim of the Nissan are rough, and there are also many glossy and easily soiled details.
Conclusion: in fact, the situation does not change at all - both cars are very good. Of course in the classroom subcompact crossovers there can be no talk of off-road, but if we compare the facts, then Toyota wins slightly over Nissan in terms of comfort, interior and exterior design.
"The undecided guy"
There is another representative of the Nissan brand, which has no direct competitor. Nissan-Qashqai belongs to the class of crossovers, but Toyota does not have a crossover that could compete with it. Therefore, here you can ask: "Which is better:" Nissan-Qashqai "or" Toyota-Camry "?" The choice is obvious. Or maybe Nissan Qashqai or Toyota Rav 4? And again, no. Qashqai has no competitor for comparison. Outwardly, it looks very premium, he took over all the features from the elder brother "Ixtrail". The sloping roof and raised "folds" on the side give it a sporty look.
The range of engines has 4 units: 1.2 l and 1.6 l - gasoline, as well as diesel 1.5 and 1.6 liters. Only the variator and mechanics can be selected as a gearbox. Basically, Nissan-Qashqai has front-wheel drive(only one 1.6 diesel has four-wheel drive).
Which is better: "Nissan" or "Toyota"
In conclusion, back to where we started. The debate over which is better - "Nissan" or "Toyota" will continue for a long time. These automakers will continue to produce roughly similar vehicles that have their own pros and cons. And what to choose, "Toyota" or "Nissan", you decide. Consider the purchase, thoroughly study this issue. To understand whether this is your model or not, you can only after a study trip or inspection, so you will find your car.
Celebrated its 80th birthday. Cars of this brand are currently the best-selling cars in the world, and the Toyota brand is the world leader in the entire automotive industry. What is the secret of the Japanese car company? Unfortunately, this question cannot be answered unequivocally. Naturally, the secret lies in the products of this brand. Over a long history Japanese company many amazing cars have been produced, some of which have become bestsellers. We offer you a selection best cars Thanks to Toyota, everyone will find an answer to the question of why Toyota cars have been selling best in all world car markets for a long time.
How did the history of Toyota begin? Let's start from the very beginning. In 1924 Sakichi Toyoda invented the automatic loom and created his own company, which he called "Toyoda Automatic Loom Works". Thanks to an innovative invention for that time, the company began to make good profits.
In 1929 Sakichi Toyoda sold a patent for a loom. This was necessary to finance a new car and truck division that Sakichi's eldest son Toyoda created.
Having received the money, Sakichi Toyoda focused on creating the first cars. But their first prototypes were shown only in 1935. And already in 1936 the first production model appeared.
On August 27, Toyoda Automatic Loom Works' automotive division was spun off into a separate company called Toyota Motor Company, headed by Kiichiro Toyoda (Sakichi Toyoda's eldest son).
Since then, the Japanese company has been producing automotive products, which eventually became the best-selling in the world at the present time. Since its inception, Toyota has produced 250 million vehicles. On a historic scale, Toyota is now the second car brand by the total volume of production in the entire history of the automotive industry. During its 80-year history, several more separate car brands came out from under the Toyota company, for example, such well-known car brands as the now defunct Scion.
Toyota is still the world's largest manufacturer today. hybrid cars... In addition, Toyota has a reputation as a manufacturer of ultra-reliable and quality cars... The Japanese brand was able to optimize its production to such an extent that the price-performance ratio in new Toyota cars is one of the best in the world today. Perhaps this is the main secret of the success of the Japanese car brand.
Toyota AA (1936)
The first car of the Japanese brand was the AA model, first introduced in 1936. The car was powered by a 3.4-liter six-cylinder engine. The debut of the car took place at an exhibition in Tokyo. Together with this model, a cabriolet version was presented, which had the letter designation "AB".
It was certainly a success even before production began. The car was not only liked by the public, but also liked by the Japanese government, which decided to allocate money for the development of production of Toyoda Automatic Loom Works. This is what led to the appearance of the Toyota brand and to the further construction of the first car plants of the company.
Toyota AE (1939)
In 1939, the second Toyota AE model was released. While the design of the Toyota AA was based on the Chrysler Airflow, the design of the Toyota AE was inspired by the Volvo PV60. Toyota AE was equipped with a 45 hp four-cylinder engine.
Toyota SA (1949)
Until the mid-1960s, Toyota sold its vehicles under the Toyopet brand in most of the world's markets. The first post-war car of the Japanese company was Toyota SA, which was equipped with a four-cylinder engine. A total of 215 cars were produced. But despite the small series, this model became a template for the future small compact cars of Toyota, which in the future were produced in large quantities.
Toyota BJ / Land Cruiser (1953)
In 1953, the Toyota BJ SUV appears on the market, which a year later was renamed to Land cruiser... This was done in response to an SUV that Land company Rover.
In 1955, Toyota introduced the second generation. Today, we want to remind you that the Land Cruiser is one of the most reliable and popular SUVs in the world. By the way, this car is produced today already in the ninth generation.
Toyota Crown (1955)
Toyota Crown is very important to Toyota. The point is as follows. This model was one of the very first, which began to be sold in the American car market. This car was originally marketed in the United States under the Toyopet brand.
First versions Toyota car Crown was equipped with 1.4-liter engines. In 1960, cars received 1.8-liter power units.
Today this model is still in series production in its 14th generation. For collectors, the most valuable are cars of the 4th generation, which were produced from 1971 to 1974 (pictured).
Toyota Corona (1957)
In 1957, the first Toyota Corona entered the market, a small family car that paved the way for the most popular company and model in history.
Toyota Corona became the first Japanese car to be delivered to Europe. Including the UK. Toyota Corona changed 11 generations and was produced until 2001. True, in the most recent years of their release, these cars were supplied only to the domestic market of Japan.
Toyota Publica (1961)
Already in 1954, Toyota began developing a new economical car for the domestic market. But such a model appeared on the market only in 1961. It was Toyota Publica. This car received an air-cooled two-cylinder engine.
In 1962, Toyota decided to start exporting the model to world markets. True, cars for export were already equipped with 1.0-liter engines.
Toyota Sports 800 (1965)
Toyota unveiled its first sports car in 1962, which was named Toyota Publica Sports. The car was equipped with a powerful 2.0-liter engine and had a power of 69 hp. In 1965, the car went into production under the name Toyota Sports 800. The power of the car was only 45 hp.
Toyota Corolla (1966)
Probably there are no motorists in the world who do not know or have not heard about Toyota Corolla... This model first came to the market back in 1966 and is still being produced in its 11th generation !!!
Do you know any other model that would have been produced on the car market for so long in its different generations?
For 51 years of its existence, Toyota has produced more than 40 million Corolla. The most interesting thing is that the popularity of this model is still not falling. This is the best-selling car of the Japanese company nowadays.
Toyota 2000 GT (1967)
The most valuable collector's car will always be the 2000 GT, which was first shown back in 1965. Serial production of the sports car began in 1967. We would like to remind those who do not remember or do not know that this model was used in the filming of the James Bond film "You Only Live Twice". But despite the shooting, this car never gained popularity in those years. The car was very expensive. A total of 351 units were produced. It is for this reason that this model today represents the vastness of the whole world.
The sports car was equipped with a 150-horsepower engine. This was enough to accelerate to a speed of 217 km / h.
Toyota Century (1967)
Produced from 1967 to 1997. The car was equipped with a 3.0-liter V8 engine, which was later upgraded to a 3.4-liter power unit and then into the 4.0-liter engine.
In 1997, a completely new Century appeared on the market, similar to the original, with a 5.0-liter V12 engine. The car was created mainly for the domestic market. In Japan, this car ranks on the same level as the Lexus LS.
Toyota Hi-Lux (1968)
In 2018, the SUV will celebrate its 50th anniversary. The fact is that this pickup SUV is still produced in its 8th generation. The secret of its popularity lies in its reliability and passability. This car has become indispensable for those who do not like asphalt roads or for those who live in regions where asphalt roads can only be watched on TV.
Toyota Celica (1970)
If you look closely at the 1970 Toyota Celica, you will probably notice the resemblance to a car. Apparently, the Celica designers were heavily inspired by the design and style of the American sports car.
But despite the obvious imitation, Toyota was able to prove to everyone that it also knows how to make cars in terms of their functionality no worse than other manufacturers.
Serial production of Toyota Celica ended in 2006 (at that time the 7th generation was already being produced). A total of 4,000,000 cars were produced.
Toyota Camry (1982)
The Camry sedan has long been the best-selling car, and not only in the North American market. This model has been in great demand from the very beginning in many car markets. Recall that due to the harsh conditions for the import of cars to the United States, Toyota has launched mass production Toyota Camry, back in 1988, in the states of Kentucky and Georgetown, USA. Naturally, all this led to a decrease in selling prices for cars. This provoked an avalanche demand for the sedan in the United States. As a result, from 1997 to 2016 it was the best-selling car in America.
The secret of the sedan's popularity lies in its reliability and value. Many world car companies are striving for this today. But, in terms of price / quality / reliability, no one has yet been able to get around Toyota.
Toyota Corolla AE86 (1984)
Also produced under the brand name Corolla GT. This is a three-door coupe with rear wheel drive, it was equipped with a 1.6-liter engine, which was installed in the MR2.
Toyota MR2 (1984)
When Toyota launched its two-seat, two-stage mortar in 1984, it was a breath of air for fans of low-cost sports cars. Yes, of course there were rivals on the market at that time, for example, cars such as, Honda cr-x, Mazda RX-7 and even Caterham Seven, but Toyota MR2, according to many experts, has already surpassed its competitors in all their parameters.
Toyota Supra (1986)
In 1986, the legendary sports model was introduced to the market - Toyota Supra with a capacity of 201 hp. Unfortunately, the serial production of this sports car stopped back in 2002. The latest car model already had a power of 320 hp. This allowed the car to accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in 5 seconds.
How different Japanese cars differ from each other
Today (as, indeed, in the last ten years) in Blagoveshchensk most of the cars made in Japan... According to the Blagoveshchensk car dealers, Toyota is in the first place in popularity, followed by Honda, immediately followed by Nissan, followed by Subaru cars.
What are the features of each manufacturer and which of these brands are easier to maintain, "Hitcher" found out.
Representative of Nissan.
Nissan
At one time, this brand was famous for its executive class cars. Now the manufacturer is more focused on sports cars. In Blagoveshchensk, at one time the Nissan Skyline was very popular - a car beloved by local “drifters”, that is, young people who drive around the city at night.
However, now these models have become almost unaffordable due to high duties on cars with a large engine capacity.
Representative of "Honda".
Honda
Manufacturer mainly specialized in sports cars... This is evidenced by at least the fact that 85 - 90 percent of the cars participating in the ice car races held in Chigiri bear the Honda brand.
Of course, not all cars are sports cars. However, if you compare with other manufacturers, then with the same engine size, the power of the Honda engine is higher.
By the way, the peculiarity of cars of this brand is that they practically do not have large engine volumes (usually no more than two liters). They achieve high power due to their own secret technologies that each manufacturer has. In addition, according to car service specialists, the "electronic filling" of "Honda" is more complicated than that of other brands, which complicates its repair.
However, according to the Blagoveshchensk specialists, their depreciation is weaker. It is imperceptible on flat roads, but where the road is not very good, it is felt.
Toyota representative.
"Toyota"
The main reason why in the Far East, and in particular in our city, these cars managed to take a leading position in the auto market - they have the widest range of models, - explains Alexey Ozherelyev, head of the Stolitsa Zapchaschi firm. - Toyota makes everything - from small cars to trucks, from convertibles to sedans, from diesel engines to gasoline and hybrid, from cheap to expensive. By the way, this brand is also the most widespread in Japan.
It is not surprising that in Blagoveshchensk it is easiest to service Toyota. Spare parts for them are easy to find, and most of the car services are "sharpened" for the repair of cars of this particular brand. By the way, the Chinese also make them. True, the quality of such parts remains controversial - the loads that "native" parts are capable of, they may simply not be able to withstand. It is especially risky to install spare parts associated with the chassis, their breakdown can lead to sad consequences.
Opinion
- "Honda" and "Nissan" are the most difficult to maintain, - told us in the complex "Autobax". - The design of the car is such that it is very difficult to get to certain parts in the car, for this you need to remove many other parts. It is problematic to find replacement parts, for Honda, for example, they mainly sell Chinese ones, which often do not fit. You have to either modify them or purchase original Japanese spare parts. A similar situation is with Nissan - you can find parts for minor repairs, but if the breakdown is more or less serious, then you have to order them.
by the way
What do young people like?
"Subaru" is a brand loved by young people. The cars are powerful, fast, and are often used in various competitions and rallies. However, they are often taken by those who just love fast driving. The lineup is not that wide. For example, Subaru does not produce crossovers and jeeps. Subaru has boxer engine, which is unusual for our, Annunciation auto mechanics.
Mazda cars are also popular. They have good characteristics overclocking, economical and powerful rotary engine... However, there is also a minus - such an engine has a limited resource. After a run of 100 thousand kilometers, it usually requires replacement.
What better nissan or Toyota? IN automotive world a lot of models, and even brands that are direct competitors to each other
What's better Nissan or Toyota?
IN automotive world there are a lot of models, and even brands that are direct competitors to each other. You can list many cars that are identical in class, price and technical parameters, which in turn raises many questions and complicates the choice of the buyer. But we decided to dig even deeper and find not 2 similar cars, but 2 brands that have been competing with each other for a long time - these are Toyota and Nissan. Could you guess that for every Toyota model, be it a small hatchback, or an executive sedan, or an SUV, there is a similar car, but of the Nissan brand. And among all this puzzle, you have one, but very clear and correct question - what to choose: Toyota or Nisan?
Everyone may have their own selection criteria: someone is looking for a family car, someone is the most practical and useful car for various purposes, someone is looking for a car that is easy to learn to drive, etc. 1) How to correctly measure the oil level in the automatic transmission for cold or hot? please tell me, car nissan wingroad 11 body, 4vd, the other day stalled and found that rear axle does not work, read how to check We will try to tell you which is better - nisan or Toyota, having analyzed all the advantages and disadvantages of both brands.
What Nissan and Toyota have in common
When talking about these two brands, it is necessary to emphasize the origin. Both carmakers have Japanese roots. It's no secret that Japan has very high requirements for the quality of cars and therefore, we can talk about a high degree of reliability of these cars. But there is one "but"! Now, even Toyota, even Nissan, sold in Russia, are not assembled in Japan at all, but at Russian factories. Cars in the Russian Federation are delivered disassembled, as spare parts, and the assembly is already carried out on our territory. It's a different matter when you buy a car with a right-hand drive (even Toyota, even Nissan), here you will feel the real Japanese quality... Therefore, in terms of quality, cars are about the same in this segment. The only thing that can be added is a slight deterioration of interior materials in Toyota cars, but, as they say, only the most demanding buyers will be able to notice this.
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Let's summarize
Of course, cars of both brands deserve respect due to their quality, design and prices. We found out what are the features of these two long-standing antagonists, what are the disadvantages and advantages over each other. Generally, general impression from cars of two brands can be expressed as follows: Toyota is a car designed for people who lead a calm lifestyle, prefer a quiet ride, elegance in design, in other words, Toyota is an excellent workhorse. As for Nissan, the cars of this brand can be described as wild mustangs. Nissan is able to give its owner a thrill, both from the dynamics and from the creative design of cars. A challenge to the world around and to oneself is Nissan, and a harmonious infusion into the city traffic is Toyota.
