2006 Toyota Avalon vs. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Avalon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Avalon would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Avalon (268 HP) has 2 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Pathfinder. (266 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 715 kg more than 2006 Toyota Avalon.
Because 2011 Nissan Pathfinder is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Nissan Pathfinder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Avalon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Avalon. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Toyota Avalon | 2011 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Toyota | Nissan |
Model | Avalon | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3458 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 266 HP |
Torque | 336 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 2070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4884 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1834 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |