2004 Nissan Frontier vs. 2000 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2004 Nissan Frontier is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Avalon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Avalon would be higher. At 3,278 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Avalon (280 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (210 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 291 kg more than 2000 Toyota Avalon.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan Frontier (334 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Avalon. (289 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Frontier | 2000 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Frontier | Avalon |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3278 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1831 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2730 mm |
