2008 Nissan Titan vs. 2000 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2008 Nissan Titan is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan Maxima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Maxima 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 179 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Maxima. (138 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Maxima.
Because 2008 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Nissan Maxima. 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 (523 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Maxima. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Maxima. 2008 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2000 Nissan Maxima has manual transmission. 2000 Nissan Maxima will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Titan | 2000 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Titan | Maxima |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 523 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2760 mm |
