2007 Nissan Frontier vs. 2011 Mazda 6
To start off, 2011 Mazda 6 is newer by 4 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, 2011 Mazda 6 (272 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Frontier. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Frontier.
Because 2007 Nissan Frontier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mazda 6. 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 (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 6. (364 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Frontier | 2011 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Nissan | Mazda |
| Model | Frontier | 6 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3954 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1839 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
