2008 Nissan Titan vs. 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle
To start off, 2008 Nissan Titan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle 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 145 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle. (172 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Titan weights approximately 61 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle. 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 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle. (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Titan | 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Titan | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 2460 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 2344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4060 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 80 L |
