2008 Dodge Charger vs. 2009 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Charger. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 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 2009 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, 2009 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Charger. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Charger | Titan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2737 cc | 5551 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 | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 4060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 140 L |
