2005 Nissan Titan vs. 1999 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2005 Nissan Titan is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Avensis 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 197 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Avensis. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1121 kg more than 1999 Toyota Avensis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Toyota Avensis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Nissan Titan (514 Nm) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Avensis. (144 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Titan | 1999 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Titan | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5556 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 514 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2316 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2640 mm |
