2006 Nissan Xterra vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, both 2006 Nissan Xterra and 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2006 Nissan Xterra and 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser are equipped with a 3,954 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Xterra (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 141 kg more than 2006 Nissan Xterra.
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 Xterra (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. (376 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2006 Nissan Xterra has manual transmission. 2006 Nissan Xterra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Nissan Xterra | 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Xterra | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3954 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1681 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 180 L |