2008 Nissan Titan vs. 2011 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Impala 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 106 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Impala. (211 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Impala.
Because 2008 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Chevrolet Impala. 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 (523 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Impala. (293 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Titan | 2011 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | Nissan | Chevrolet |
Model | Titan | Impala |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5552 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 523 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1491 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2807 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 64 L |