2007 Nissan Titan vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Titan. (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Titan.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Nissan Titan | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Nissan | Chevrolet |
Model | Titan | Silverado |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5551 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5715 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 8032 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1971 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 3396 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 136 L |