2008 Nissan Titan vs. 2006 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2008 Nissan Titan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Altima would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Altima.
Because 2008 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Nissan Altima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan 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, 2008 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Altima. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Titan | 2006 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | Titan | Altima |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5552 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 76 L |