2000 Mazda Protege vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2004 Nissan Frontier is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda Protege. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Protege would be higher. At 3,278 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Frontier (210 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Protege. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Protege. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 46 kg more than 2000 Mazda Protege. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan Frontier (334 Nm) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Protege. (164 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Protege.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Protege | 2004 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | Protege | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 3278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1831 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3340 mm |
