2008 Nissan Titan vs. 2013 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2013 GMC Sierra is newer by 5 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Sierra (355 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Titan. (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Titan.
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, 2013 GMC Sierra (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Titan. (523 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Titan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Titan | 2013 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Nissan | GMC |
| Model | Titan | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 523 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1872 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 17.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 98 L |
