2009 Nissan Frontier vs. 2013 Audi A7
To start off, 2013 Audi A7 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Frontier would be higher. At 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A7 (306 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Frontier. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A7 should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A7 weights approximately 468 kg more than 2009 Nissan Frontier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Audi A7 (441 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Frontier. (381 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Frontier | 2013 Audi A7 | |
| Make | Nissan | Audi |
| Model | Frontier | A7 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3952 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4969 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2139 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2914 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
