2009 Kia Carens vs. 2009 Nissan Frontier
To start off, both 2009 Kia Carens and 2009 Nissan Frontier were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2009 Kia Carens. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Carens weights approximately 287 kg more than 2009 Nissan Frontier.
Because 2009 Nissan Frontier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Kia Carens. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Carens. (163 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Carens | 2009 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Kia | Nissan |
Model | Carens | Frontier |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1793 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1228 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |