2006 Nissan Frontier vs. 2006 Opel Tigra
To start off, both 2006 Nissan Frontier and 2006 Opel Tigra were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Frontier (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2006 Opel Tigra. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Tigra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 265 kg more than 2006 Opel Tigra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Nissan Frontier (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Tigra. (165 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Tigra.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Nissan Frontier | 2006 Opel Tigra | |
Make | Nissan | Opel |
Model | Frontier | Tigra |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |