2006 Dodge Durango 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 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 3,953 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Frontier (257 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Durango. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Durango.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Dodge Durango (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Frontier. (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Durango | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Durango | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 3953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
