2007 Nissan Frontier vs. 2008 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2008 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Frontier would be higher. 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 122 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Qashqai.
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 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. (196 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Qashqai.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Frontier | 2008 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Frontier | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3954 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 65 L |
