2008 Nissan Frontier vs. 2008 Suzuki Ignis
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Frontier and 2008 Suzuki Ignis 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 168 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Ignis. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Ignis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 1395 kg more than 2008 Suzuki Ignis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Ignis. (118 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Ignis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Frontier | 2008 Suzuki Ignis | |
| Make | Nissan | Suzuki |
| Model | Frontier | Ignis |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3954 cc | 1328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 41 L |
