2011 Nissan Frontier vs. 2013 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2013 Toyota Avalon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Nissan Frontier would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Avalon (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Frontier.
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, 2013 Toyota Avalon, 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Avalon. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Frontier | 2013 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Frontier | Avalon |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3954 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1835 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
