2009 Nissan Frontier vs. 2009 Tata Nano
To start off, both 2009 Nissan Frontier and 2009 Tata Nano were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,486 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Frontier (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2009 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 930 kg more than 2009 Tata Nano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2009 Nissan Frontier (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Frontier | 2009 Tata Nano | |
Make | Nissan | Tata |
Model | Frontier | Nano |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2486 cc | 624 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 48 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3099 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1495 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1652 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 37 L |