2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 vs. 2006 Nissan Xterra
To start off, both 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 and 2006 Nissan Xterra were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 (274 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Xterra. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Xterra.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Nissan Xterra (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6. (380 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 | 2006 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | MazdaSpeed6 | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 274 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
