2010 Nissan Cube vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Nissan Cube. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan Cube would be higher. At 3,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Cube. (122 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Cube.
Because 2011 Nissan Frontier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Nissan Cube. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Cube. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Cube.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Nissan Cube | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Cube | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 3953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4001 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1651 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
