2008 Dodge Charger vs. 2008 Nissan Titan

To start off, both 2008 Dodge Charger 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 139 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Charger. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Charger.

Because 2008 Dodge Charger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Titan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Charger 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 (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Charger. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Charger.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Dodge Charger 2008 Nissan Titan
Make Dodge Nissan
Model Charger Titan
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Sedan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2737 cc 5600 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 178 HP 317 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4900 RPM
Torque 258 Nm 522 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 9.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 5090 mm 5710 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1900 mm
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 3560 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 83 L 106 L


 

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