2005 Holden Cruze vs. 2012 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2012 Nissan Frontier is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Holden Cruze. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Holden Cruze would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2005 Holden Cruze. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Cruze. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 1057 kg more than 2005 Holden Cruze. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2012 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Cruze. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Cruze.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Holden Cruze | 2012 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Cruze | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 2042 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3200 mm |
