2012 Nissan Frontier vs. 2012 Nissan NP300
To start off, both 2012 Nissan Frontier and 2012 Nissan NP300 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 21 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NP300. (131 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NP300.
Because 2012 Nissan NP300 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan Frontier. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan NP300 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 NP300 (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Frontier. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan NP300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Nissan Frontier | 2012 Nissan NP300 | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | Frontier | NP300 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2488 cc | 2486 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |