1998 Honda SSM vs. 2013 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2013 Nissan Titan is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda SSM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda SSM would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2013 Nissan Titan (522 Nm) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda SSM. (286 Nm). This means 2013 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda SSM. 2013 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda SSM has manual transmission. 1998 Honda SSM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda SSM | 2013 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | SSM | Titan |
Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 5600 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 313 HP |
Torque | 286 Nm | 522 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3550 mm |