2012 Toyota Camry vs. 2012 Nissan Frontier
To start off, both 2012 Toyota Camry 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 83 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Camry. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 508 kg more than 2012 Toyota Camry. 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 Toyota Camry. 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 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Camry. (230 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Camry. 2012 Toyota Camry 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 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Toyota Camry | 2012 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Camry | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1978 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4806 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |
