Q: I heard that the newer, 2005 - Today, Nissan Frontiers get better gas mileage than the previous older model Frontiers, 2000 preferably. The little 3.3 L V6 in the the older model Frontiers get worse mileage because the "small" engine has to work harder, therefore uses more gas. But the newer 2005 and up models have a significantly bigger engine, a 4.0 L V6 w/ 265 HP. Isn't it a fact that the bigger the engine, the more gas it consumes?? Can anyone tell me why this is true??? Or if it is even true? Is it the axle ratio or what?? AND another question, is a 2005 - 2008 Nissan Frontier SE or NISMO Crew Cab a better investment (gas and reliability wise) than a 2005 - 2008 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab?? Because I know Toyota's can be very reliable vehicles and have been known to reach up to over 500,000 miles ( I think, or it might be more) if treated with care. But is a Nissan just as reliable??? Thank You for all people that give thorough and informative answers.
A: Late model Nissan Frontier power come at 1500rpm than early model which come on around 3000rpm. I think rotating mass is lighter weight materials too and 4 speed with overdrive compare to early version. I would get SE model than NISMO. Its a truck and don't need to be fancy with NISMO stuff. Nissan seem to get better bang for buck than Toyota. I had toyota p/u before had some major issue and I switch to Nissan and it been running like a charm.