2008 Nissan Qashqai vs. 2008 Nissan Frontier
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Qashqai and 2008 Nissan Frontier 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 113 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 833 kg more than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. 2008 Nissan Frontier has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Qashqai has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Qashqai 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Qashqai | 2008 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Qashqai | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |
