2008 Nissan Titan vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Nissan Titan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Corolla 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 187 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (130 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1248 kg more than 2005 Toyota Corolla. 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 2005 Toyota Corolla. 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) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (171 Nm). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Titan | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Titan | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1157 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4060 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 50 L |
