2002 Chevrolet Trans Sport vs. 2008 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2008 Nissan Titan is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Chevrolet Trans Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Chevrolet Trans Sport would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2002 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (184 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2002 Chevrolet Trans Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Titan weights approximately 655 kg more than 2002 Chevrolet Trans Sport. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Chevrolet Trans Sport. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Chevrolet Trans Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet Trans Sport | 2008 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Trans Sport | Titan |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 6210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 4060 mm |
