2012 Mazda CX-7 vs. 2012 Nissan Frontier
To start off, both 2012 Mazda CX-7 and 2012 Nissan Frontier were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2012 Mazda CX-7. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda CX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 260 kg more than 2012 Mazda CX-7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan Frontier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mazda CX-7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda CX-7. (349 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda CX-7. 2012 Mazda CX-7 has automatic transmission and 2012 Nissan Frontier has manual transmission. 2012 Nissan Frontier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mazda CX-7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Mazda CX-7 | 2012 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | CX-7 | Frontier |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2300 cc | 3952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1718 kg | 1978 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4681 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1646 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 80 L |