2004 Nissan Titan vs. 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2004 Nissan Titan and 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Titan. (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Titan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Titan weights approximately 903 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton (550 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Titan. (514 Nm). This means 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Titan.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Nissan Titan | 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
Model | Titan | Phaeton |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5556 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 514 Nm | 550 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 98.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2398 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 90 L |