2008 Chevrolet Optra vs. 2008 Nissan Titan

To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Optra and 2008 Nissan Titan were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Optra. (103 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Optra.

Because 2008 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 2008 Nissan Titan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Optra, 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, 2008 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Optra. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Optra. 2008 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2008 Chevrolet Optra has manual transmission. 2008 Chevrolet Optra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2008 Chevrolet Optra 2008 Nissan Titan
Make Chevrolet Nissan
Model Optra Titan
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Sedan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1598 cc 5600 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 103 HP 317 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 4900 RPM
Torque 150 Nm 522 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 9.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4320 mm 5710 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1900 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 3560 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.5 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 106 L