2008 Nissan Titan vs. 2008 Volkswagen Lupo
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Titan and 2008 Volkswagen Lupo were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 268 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Lupo. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Lupo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1437 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Lupo. 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 2008 Volkswagen Lupo. 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 @ 3600 RPM) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Lupo. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Lupo. 2008 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Lupo has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Lupo 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 | 2008 Volkswagen Lupo | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Titan | Lupo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 968 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4060 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 34 L |
