2010 Nissan Frontier vs. 2010 Hyundai i20
To start off, both 2010 Nissan Frontier and 2010 Hyundai i20 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,953 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Frontier (257 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai i20. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai i20.
Because 2010 Nissan Frontier is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Nissan Frontier. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai i20, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Nissan Frontier (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai i20. (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai i20. 2010 Hyundai i20 has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan Frontier has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan Frontier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Hyundai i20 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Nissan Frontier | 2010 Hyundai i20 | |
| Make | Nissan | Hyundai |
| Model | Frontier | i20 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3953 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 17:01 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
