2008 Chevrolet Spark vs. 2008 Nissan Titan

To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Spark 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 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Spark. (51 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Spark.

Because 2008 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Spark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Nissan Titan (523 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 453 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Spark. (70 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Spark. 2008 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2008 Chevrolet Spark has manual transmission. 2008 Chevrolet Spark 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.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Chevrolet Spark 2008 Nissan Titan
Make Chevrolet Nissan
Model Spark Titan
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Hatchback Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 796 cc 5552 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 51 HP 317 HP
Engine RPM 5900 RPM 4900 RPM
Torque 70 Nm 523 Nm
Torque RPM 4600 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4320 mm 5710 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1900 mm
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 3560 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.3 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 35 L 106 L


 

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