2004 Nissan Frontier vs. 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora
To start off, both 2004 Nissan Frontier and 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,994 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora (247 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (181 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora weights approximately 71 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora (353 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (274 Nm). This means 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Frontier | 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora | |
| Make | Nissan | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Frontier | Aurora |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3278 cc | 3994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
