2007 Nissan Frontier vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Frontier. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 90 kg more than 2011 Subaru Impreza.
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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Frontier | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | Frontier | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3954 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2624 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
