2003 Acura CL vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2004 Nissan Frontier is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Acura CL would be higher. At 3,278 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Acura CL (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (180 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 206 kg more than 2003 Acura CL.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Acura CL (294 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (274 Nm). This means 2003 Acura CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Acura CL | 2004 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Acura | Nissan |
| Model | CL | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 73 L |
