2008 Mazda 6 vs. 2008 Nissan Titan
To start off, both 2008 Mazda 6 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 161 more horse power than 2008 Mazda 6. (156 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1076 kg more than 2008 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mazda 6. 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 (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda 6. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda 6 | 2008 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | 6 | Titan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.4 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 106 L |
