2005 Mazda Marathon vs. 2008 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2008 Nissan Titan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda Marathon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda Marathon 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 213 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Marathon.
Because 2008 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mazda Marathon. 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 (523 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Marathon. 2008 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda Marathon has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda Marathon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mazda Marathon | 2008 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | Marathon | Titan |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Van | Pickup |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 5552 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 523 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 10 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 106 L |