2008 Nissan Titan vs. 2012 Buick Regal
To start off, 2012 Buick Regal is newer by 4 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 97 more horse power than 2012 Buick Regal. (220 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick Regal.
Because 2008 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Buick Regal. 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 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick Regal. (352 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Titan | 2012 Buick Regal | |
Make | Nissan | Buick |
Model | Titan | Regal |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5552 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 523 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4831 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1857 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2738 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 68 L |