2012 Nissan Versa vs. 2006 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2012 Nissan Versa is newer by 6 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Versa. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Versa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Navara weights approximately 1058 kg more than 2012 Nissan Versa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan Versa. 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 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Versa. (145 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Versa. 2006 Nissan Navara has automatic transmission and 2012 Nissan Versa has manual transmission. 2012 Nissan Versa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Nissan Navara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Versa | 2006 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Versa | Navara |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1066 kg | 2124 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 80 L |
