2008 Nissan Titan vs. 1999 Toyota Vitz
To start off, 2008 Nissan Titan is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Vitz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Vitz would be higher. 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 209 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Vitz. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Vitz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1445 kg more than 1999 Toyota Vitz. 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 1999 Toyota Vitz. 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 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Vitz. (143 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Vitz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Titan | 1999 Toyota Vitz | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Titan | Vitz |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 45 L |
