2017 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2017 Nissan Frontier

Engine Specs

The base engine on the 2017 Toyota Tacoma is a 2.7L four-cylinder that puts out a total of 159 hp. The Nissan Frontier’s base 2.5L four-cylinder engine, on the other hand, is only good for 152 hp. The Tacoma is also offered with a 3.5L V6 engine that makes 278 hp. The most power offered by the Frontier is a 4.0L V6 that makes just 261 hp. Thus, for jobs all throughout the Palm Beaches that require some extra “oomph,” the Toyota Tacoma proves to be a smart choice.

The Toyota Tacoma and Nissan Frontier both feature body-on-frame designs, hill start assist, an electronic locking rear differential, and a transfer case, as well as your choice between rear-wheel drive (RWD) and four-wheel drive (4WD) systems. Still, the Toyota Tacoma outclasses the Nissan Frontier when it comes to off-road capabilities. That’s because only the Tacoma is offered with features like:

• Crawl Control (CRAWL) – This feature automatically adjusts the vehicle’s throttle and brake response based on a range of off-road conditions and comes with five different low-speed presets. Essentially, it acts as a low speed off-road cruise control setting.
• Multi-terrain Select – This system comes with five different settings, allowing you to adjust performance systems like engine throttle and traction control in order to enjoy peak performance in the toughest of conditions.