2006 Nissan Frontier vs. 2008 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2008 Nissan Titan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Frontier would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Titan (318 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Frontier. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Frontier.
Because 2008 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Nissan Frontier. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan 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, 2008 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Frontier. (386 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Frontier | 2008 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Frontier | Titan |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 106 L |
