2008 Nissan Titan vs. 2009 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2009 Toyota Avensis is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Titan 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 (318 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Avensis. (145 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Avensis.
Because 2008 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota Avensis. 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 325 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Avensis. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Titan | 2009 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Titan | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 60 L |
