2011 Nissan Frontier vs. 2011 Nissan NP300
To start off, both 2011 Nissan Frontier and 2011 Nissan NP300 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2011 Nissan NP300. (141 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan NP300.
Because 2011 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 2011 Nissan Frontier. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan NP300, 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, 2011 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan NP300. (205 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan NP300. 2011 Nissan Frontier has automatic transmission and 2011 Nissan NP300 has manual transmission. 2011 Nissan NP300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Frontier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Nissan Frontier | 2011 Nissan NP300 | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | Frontier | NP300 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3954 cc | 2389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |