2006 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2006 Nissan Navara
To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Sonata and 2006 Nissan Navara were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Sonata. (131 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Sonata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Navara weights approximately 432 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Sonata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Hyundai Sonata. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Navara 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 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Sonata. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Hyundai Sonata | 2006 Nissan Navara | |
Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
Model | Sonata | Navara |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.5 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 2124 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |