2006 Jaguar S-Type vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Jaguar S-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Jaguar S-Type would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar S-Type (197 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 2011 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, 2006 Jaguar S-Type (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jaguar S-Type | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | S-Type | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
