2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (301 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Frontier. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Frontier.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Frontier. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Silverado | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 3200 mm |
