2008 Nissan Titan vs. 2005 Toyota Solara
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 Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Solara 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 2005 Toyota Solara. (161 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Solara.
Because 2008 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Solara. 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 299 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Solara. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Solara. 2008 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Solara has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Solara 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 | 2005 Toyota Solara | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Titan | Solara |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5552 cc | 2359 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 | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 523 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 60 L |