1998 Oldsmobile Aurora vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora. (251 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 479 kg more than 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan Titan is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Nissan Titan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora. (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Nissan |
| Model | Aurora | Titan |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 2199 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 4060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 140 L |
