2004 Nissan Frontier vs. 2011 Acura ZDX
To start off, 2011 Acura ZDX is newer by 7 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Acura ZDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Acura ZDX (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (210 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Acura ZDX should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Acura ZDX weights approximately 169 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, 2011 Acura ZDX (366 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (334 Nm). This means 2011 Acura ZDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Frontier | 2011 Acura ZDX | |
| Make | Nissan | Acura |
| Model | Frontier | ZDX |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3278 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1831 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4887 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1595 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 79 L |
