2006 Nissan Titan vs. 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Titan. (305 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Titan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1055 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche.
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 Titan (514 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche. (455 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Titan | 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Nissan | Chevrolet |
| Model | Titan | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5556 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 514 Nm | 455 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2316 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 117 L |
