2006 Nissan Frontier vs. 2010 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tundra is newer by 4 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 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Frontier. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 198 kg more than 2010 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2010 Toyota Tundra 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, 2010 Toyota Tundra 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, 2010 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Frontier. (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Nissan Frontier | 2010 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Frontier | Tundra |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 5663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 3710 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |