2008 Nissan Titan vs. 2007 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2008 Nissan Titan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota RAV4 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 48 more horse power than 2007 Toyota RAV4. (269 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota RAV4.
Because 2007 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Titan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota RAV4 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 @ 3600 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota RAV4. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Titan | 2007 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Titan | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 3546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 60 L |
