2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2007 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Titan. (317 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Titan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1055 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Nissan Titan (523 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 2007 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Silverado | Titan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 523 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 106 L |
