2006 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2006 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2006 Nissan Pathfinder and 2006 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder (270 HP) has 43 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Forester. (227 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Forester weights approximately 103 kg more than 2006 Nissan Pathfinder.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder (396 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Forester. (320 Nm). This means 2006 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Nissan Pathfinder | 2006 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Nissan | Subaru |
Model | Pathfinder | Forester |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 227 HP |
Torque | 396 Nm | 320 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |