2005 Nissan Titan vs. 2012 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2012 GMC Sierra is newer by 7 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, 2012 GMC Sierra (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Titan. (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Titan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Sierra weights approximately 103 kg more than 2005 Nissan Titan. 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Sierra. (454 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Titan | 2012 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Nissan | GMC |
| Model | Titan | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5556 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 514 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 2208 kg | 2311 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 98 L |
