2008 Nissan Frontier vs. 2008 Peugeot 406
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Frontier and 2008 Peugeot 406 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 980 kg more than 2008 Peugeot 406.
Because 2008 Nissan Frontier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Peugeot 406. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 406. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 406. 2008 Nissan Frontier has automatic transmission and 2008 Peugeot 406 has manual transmission. 2008 Peugeot 406 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Nissan Frontier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Nissan Frontier | 2008 Peugeot 406 | |
Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
Model | Frontier | 406 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3954 cc | 1997 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 381 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |