2001 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Highlander 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 169 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Highlander. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 514 kg more than 2001 Toyota Highlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Toyota Highlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan Titan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Highlander 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 301 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Highlander. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Highlander | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Highlander | Titan |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 2199 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 4060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 140 L |
