2008 Nissan Titan vs. 2011 Acura RDX
To start off, 2011 Acura RDX is newer by 3 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 (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2011 Acura RDX. (240 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2011 Acura RDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Titan weights approximately 622 kg more than 2011 Acura RDX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Acura RDX. (352 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Acura RDX.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Titan | 2011 Acura RDX | |
Make | Nissan | Acura |
Model | Titan | RDX |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5552 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1783 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4636 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1869 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1654 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 68 L |