2006 Toyota 4Runner vs. 2010 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2010 Nissan Maxima is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota 4Runner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota 4Runner would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Maxima (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2006 Toyota 4Runner. (261 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 396 kg more than 2006 Toyota 4Runner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Toyota 4Runner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Nissan Maxima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota 4Runner 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, 2006 Toyota 4Runner (415 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Maxima. (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota 4Runner | 2010 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | 4Runner | Maxima |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4671 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 415 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1606 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4841 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1859 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 76 L |
