2007 Nissan Titan vs. 2000 Saturn SC
To start off, 2007 Nissan Titan is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Saturn SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Saturn SC would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2000 Saturn SC. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2000 Saturn SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1215 kg more than 2000 Saturn SC. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Nissan Titan is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Nissan Titan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Saturn SC, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Saturn SC. (154 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Saturn SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Titan | 2000 Saturn SC | |
| Make | Nissan | Saturn |
| Model | Titan | SC |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2285 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 60 L |
