2009 Nissan Titan vs. 2006 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Maxima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Maxima would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Maxima. (265 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Maxima.
Because 2009 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Nissan Maxima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Maxima. (346 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Titan | 2006 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | Titan | Maxima |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5551 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 76 L |