2008 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2005 Holden Frontera
To start off, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Holden Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Holden Frontera would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2005 Holden Frontera. (202 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Holden Frontera weights approximately 164 kg more than 2008 Nissan Pathfinder.
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 Pathfinder (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Pathfinder | 2005 Holden Frontera | |
| Make | Nissan | Holden |
| Model | Pathfinder | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3954 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2710 mm |
