2008 Nissan Titan vs. 2006 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2008 Nissan Titan is newer by 2 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 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 80 more horse power than 2006 Toyota 4Runner. (237 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota 4Runner.
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, 2008 Nissan Titan (523 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota 4Runner. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Titan | 2006 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Titan | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 523 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 87 L |
