2008 Toyota Highlander vs. 2006 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2008 Toyota Highlander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Navara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Navara would be higher. At 3,311 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Highlander (209 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Navara weights approximately 794 kg more than 2008 Toyota Highlander.
Because 2006 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Highlander. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Navara 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 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Highlander. (287 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Highlander | 2006 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Highlander | Navara |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3311 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 2124 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |
