2005 Nissan Titan vs. 1986 Toyota Tercel
To start off, 2005 Nissan Titan is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Tercel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Tercel would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Tercel. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Tercel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1428 kg more than 1986 Toyota Tercel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Titan (514 Nm) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Tercel. (108 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Tercel.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Titan | 1986 Toyota Tercel | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Titan | Tercel |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5556 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 514 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 71 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2208 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2440 mm |
