2007 Nissan Navara vs. 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2007 Nissan Navara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara would be higher. At 2,737 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Navara weights approximately 1057 kg more than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
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, 2007 Nissan Navara (404 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Navara | 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Nissan | Suzuki |
| Model | Navara | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 2737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 404 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2122 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 66 L |
