2006 Nissan Interstar vs. 2010 Nissan Pathfinder

To start off, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Interstar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Interstar would be higher. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Interstar. (112 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Interstar.

Let's talk about torque, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Interstar. (290 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Interstar. 2010 Nissan Pathfinder has automatic transmission and 2006 Nissan Interstar has manual transmission. 2006 Nissan Interstar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Nissan Interstar 2010 Nissan Pathfinder
Make Nissan Nissan
Model Interstar Pathfinder
Year Released 2006 2010
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 112 HP 266 HP
Engine RPM 3500 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 290 Nm 390 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 4000 RPM
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 3 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1849 mm
Wheelbase Size 580 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 80 L