2004 Infiniti QX4 vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier

To start off, both 2004 Infiniti QX4 and 2004 Nissan Frontier were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Infiniti QX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Infiniti QX4 (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (210 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Infiniti QX4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Infiniti QX4 weights approximately 150 kg more than 2004 Nissan Frontier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Infiniti QX4 (359 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (318 Nm). This means 2004 Infiniti QX4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Infiniti QX4 2004 Nissan Frontier
Make Infiniti Nissan
Model QX4 Frontier
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type SUV Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3498 cc 3278 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 238 HP 210 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 359 Nm 318 Nm
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 4 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1960 kg 1810 kg
Vehicle Length 4660 mm 5160 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1800 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2830 mm


 

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