2005 Holden Caprice vs. 2009 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Holden Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Holden Caprice would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Holden Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Holden Caprice (295 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Frontier. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Caprice should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Frontier.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Holden Caprice (446 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Frontier. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Frontier. 2005 Holden Caprice has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan Frontier has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan Frontier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Holden Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Holden Caprice | 2009 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Caprice | Frontier |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5665 cc | 3952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 446 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |