2006 Nissan Altima vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2006 Nissan Altima is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Altima (260 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (245 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 327 kg more than 2006 Nissan Altima.
Because 2005 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Nissan Altima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma 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, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (382 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Altima. (339 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Altima | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Altima | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1469 kg | 1796 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 79 L |
