2006 Nissan Titan vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 6 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (323 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Titan. (305 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Titan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 474 kg more than 2006 Nissan Titan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Titan 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (516 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Titan. (514 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Titan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Titan | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Nissan | Chevrolet |
| Model | Titan | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5556 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 514 Nm | 516 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2316 kg | 2790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 3380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 129 L |
