2005 Toyota 4Runner vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota 4Runner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota 4Runner would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (270 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Frontier.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (434 Nm) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (232 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota 4Runner | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | 4Runner | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4671 cc | 2486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 80 L |
