2003 Holden Berlina vs. 2006 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2006 Nissan Frontier is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Holden Berlina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Holden Berlina would be higher. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Frontier (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2003 Holden Berlina. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2003 Holden Berlina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Holden Berlina weights approximately 100 kg more than 2006 Nissan Frontier.
Because 2003 Holden Berlina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Holden Berlina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Frontier, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Nissan Frontier (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Holden Berlina. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Holden Berlina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Holden Berlina | 2006 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Berlina | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3200 mm |
