2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (165 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 992 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Nissan Titan (522 Nm) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (220 Nm). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Suzuki | Nissan |
| Model | Grand Vitara | Titan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 2402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 4060 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 140 L |
