2007 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2012 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2012 Nissan Frontier is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (221 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 59 kg more than 2012 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Frontier. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2012 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4477 cc | 3952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1951 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3190 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
