2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2006 Nissan Frontier
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Silverado and 2006 Nissan Frontier were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Frontier. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1109 kg more than 2006 Nissan Frontier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Nissan Frontier. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Frontier. (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2006 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Silverado | Frontier |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2639 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6090 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |