2008 Acura RDX vs. 2006 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2008 Acura RDX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2008 Acura RDX. (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2008 Acura RDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Titan weights approximately 90 kg more than 2008 Acura RDX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Nissan Titan (514 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura RDX. (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Acura RDX.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Acura RDX | 2006 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Acura | Nissan |
Model | RDX | Titan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 5556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 514 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3560 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 106 L |