2009 Nissan Frontier vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (247 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 418 kg more than 2009 Nissan Frontier.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan Frontier. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (380 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Frontier | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Frontier | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3954 cc | 3956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 87 L |