2005 Acura TL vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2005 Acura TL is newer by 1 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 3,278 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura TL (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (180 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 173 kg more than 2005 Acura TL.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Acura TL (323 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (274 Nm). This means 2005 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura TL | 2004 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Acura | Nissan |
| Model | TL | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 3278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 1786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.3 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 73 L |
