2012 Nissan Frontier vs. 2012 Toyota Hilux
To start off, both 2012 Nissan Frontier and 2012 Toyota Hilux were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 235 kg more than 2012 Toyota Hilux. 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, 2012 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Hilux. (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Nissan Frontier | 2012 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Frontier | Hilux |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3954 cc | 2493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1919 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |