2008 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Titan. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Titan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1150 kg more than 2008 Toyota Sequoia.
Because 2012 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Sequoia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Titan. (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Titan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Sequoia | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Sequoia | Titan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5663 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 544 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 2480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 4060 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 140 L |
