2007 Nissan Frontier vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2007 Nissan Frontier and 2007 Subaru Forester 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 @ 5600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Forester. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Forester.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2007 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Forester. 2007 Nissan Frontier has automatic transmission and 2007 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2007 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Frontier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Frontier | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | Frontier | Forester |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3954 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
