2005 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2005 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Pathfinder and 2005 Vauxhall Frontera were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (270 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2005 Vauxhall Frontera. (202 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2005 Vauxhall Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 165 kg more than 2005 Vauxhall Frontera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (395 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Vauxhall Frontera. (290 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Vauxhall Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Pathfinder | 2005 Vauxhall Frontera | |
| Make | Nissan | Vauxhall |
| Model | Pathfinder | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2710 mm |
