2004 Nissan Frontier vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 9 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (153 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 950 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (209 Nm). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Frontier | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Frontier | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 102 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 6290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 4180 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |
