2008 GMC Savana 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 GMC Savana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 GMC Savana 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 38 more horse power than 2008 GMC Savana. (279 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2008 GMC Savana.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2009 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Savana. (399 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
2008 GMC Savana | 2009 Nissan Titan | |
Make | GMC | Nissan |
Model | Savana | Titan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Van | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4802 cc | 5551 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 279 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 399 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 106 L |