2007 Nissan Titan vs. 2012 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Suburban (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Titan. (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Titan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 474 kg more than 2007 Nissan Titan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Suburban. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Titan will offer significantly more control. 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Suburban. (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Titan | 2012 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Nissan | Chevrolet |
| Model | Titan | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 352 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 517 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2316 kg | 2790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 148 L |
