2006 Nissan Xterra vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Xterra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Xterra would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Xterra. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Xterra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 760 kg more than 2006 Nissan Xterra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Xterra. (386 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Xterra | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Xterra | Titan |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 4060 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 140 L |
