2004 Volkswagen Phaeton vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton 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 8 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton. (309 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 75 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Titan. (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Titan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Nissan |
| Model | Phaeton | Titan |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4920 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 2480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 4060 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 140 L |
