2005 Holden Frontera vs. 2005 Nissan Almera
To start off, both 2005 Holden Frontera and 2005 Nissan Almera were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Holden Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Holden Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Almera. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Frontera should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Holden Frontera weights approximately 255 kg more than 2005 Nissan Almera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Holden Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan Almera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Holden Frontera will offer significantly more control. 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 Frontera (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Almera. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Holden Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Almera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Holden Frontera | 2005 Nissan Almera | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Frontera | Almera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3165 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
