2009 Acura TL vs. 2011 Nissan Titan

To start off, 2011 Nissan Titan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Acura TL would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2009 Acura TL. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura TL.

Because 2011 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura TL. (254 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura TL.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Acura TL 2011 Nissan Titan
Make Acura Nissan
Model TL Titan
Year Released 2009 2011
Body Type Sedan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3471 cc 5551 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 276 HP 317 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 254 Nm 522 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.2:1 9.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4970 mm 5710 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1940 mm
Wheelbase Size 2780 mm 3560 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.2 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.2 L/100km 19.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.3 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 106 L


 

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