2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2006 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Silverado and 2006 Nissan Pathfinder 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 30 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. (270 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 70 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (489 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. (395 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2006 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Silverado | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 3949 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 489 Nm | 395 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6570 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2450 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 80 L |