2008 Nissan Titan vs. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Nissan Titan is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Titan weights approximately 505 kg more than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2008 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2008 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 | 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Titan | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5552 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4060 mm | 2370 mm |