2011 Renault Duster vs. 2005 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2011 Renault Duster is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Frontier would be higher. At 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Frontier (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2011 Renault Duster. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 186 kg more than 2011 Renault Duster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2005 Nissan Frontier (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Duster. (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Duster. 2005 Nissan Frontier has automatic transmission and 2011 Renault Duster has manual transmission. 2011 Renault Duster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Nissan Frontier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Renault Duster | 2005 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Renault | Nissan |
| Model | Duster | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1461 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4315 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1822 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2673 mm | 2660 mm |
