2006 Nissan Navara vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2006 Nissan Navara is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Frontier would be higher. At 3,278 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Frontier (181 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Navara weights approximately 470 kg more than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Nissan Navara (403 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (274 Nm). This means 2006 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Navara | 2004 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Navara | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 3278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2124 kg | 1654 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 73 L |
