2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2007 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2007 Nissan Frontier is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Frontier. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 536 kg more than 2007 Nissan Frontier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Nissan Frontier. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Frontier. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2007 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 3952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |
