2004 Nissan Frontier vs. 2008 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2008 Toyota Highlander is newer by 4 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 3,546 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Highlander (270 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (181 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 270 kg more than 2008 Toyota Highlander.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Toyota Highlander (336 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (274 Nm). This means 2008 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Frontier | 2008 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Frontier | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3278 cc | 3546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1384 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 73 L |
