2007 Nissan Frontier vs. 2011 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2011 Toyota Hilux 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, 2007 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 144 kg more than 2007 Nissan Frontier.
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 (382 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Hilux. (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Hilux. 2007 Nissan Frontier has automatic transmission and 2011 Toyota Hilux has manual transmission. 2011 Toyota Hilux 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 | 2011 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Frontier | Hilux |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3954 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
