2012 Nissan Frontier vs. 2012 Nissan Livina
To start off, both 2012 Nissan Frontier and 2012 Nissan Livina were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Frontier (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Livina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Livina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 343 kg more than 2012 Nissan Livina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 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 2012 Nissan Frontier. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Livina, 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, 2012 Nissan Frontier (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Livina. (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Livina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Frontier | 2012 Nissan Livina | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Frontier | Livina |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1672 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 52 L |
