2001 Kia Visto vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Kia Visto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Kia Visto 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 247 more horse power than 2001 Kia Visto. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2001 Kia Visto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1598 kg more than 2001 Kia Visto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Kia Visto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 419 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Visto. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Visto. 2012 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2001 Kia Visto has manual transmission. 2001 Kia Visto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Kia Visto | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Visto | Titan |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 796 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 804 kg | 2402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 4060 mm |
