2007 Chevrolet Optra vs. 2007 Nissan Frontier
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Optra and 2007 Nissan Frontier were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Frontier (261 HP) has 153 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Optra. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Optra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 355 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Optra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Nissan Frontier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Chevrolet Optra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Frontier 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, 2007 Nissan Frontier (382 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Optra. (151 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Optra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Optra | 2007 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Optra | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 261 HP |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
