2005 Nissan Titan vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 8 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 72 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (233 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Titan weights approximately 335 kg more than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. 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 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (361 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Titan | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Titan | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5556 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 514 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2208 kg | 1873 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1781 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 3246 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 80 L |
