2005 Nissan Titan vs. 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Titan 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 147 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco. (158 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Titan weights approximately 910 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco. 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 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco. (240 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Titan | 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Titan | Scirocco |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5556 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 514 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2208 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4256 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1404 mm |
