2004 Nissan Frontier vs. 2006 Toyota Fortuner
To start off, 2006 Toyota Fortuner is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Frontier would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Fortuner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Fortuner (161 HP) has 8 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (153 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Fortuner should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 124 kg more than 2006 Toyota Fortuner.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Toyota Fortuner (343 Nm) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (209 Nm). This means 2006 Toyota Fortuner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Frontier | 2006 Toyota Fortuner | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Frontier | Fortuner |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 161 HP |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 103 mm |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |
