2008 Nissan Frontier vs. 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Frontier and 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (157 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
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, 2008 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (213 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Frontier | 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Nissan | Suzuki |
| Model | Frontier | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3954 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 66 L |
