2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara would be higher. At 2,486 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Frontier.
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, 2011 Nissan Frontier (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Suzuki | Nissan |
| Model | Grand Vitara | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 2486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 80 L |
