2008 Nissan Titan vs. 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2008 Nissan Titan is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK 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 156 more horse power than 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (161 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Because 2008 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK. 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 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (234 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Titan | 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Nissan | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Titan | SLK |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 523 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 70 L |
