2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2008 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 1 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 2 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Titan weights approximately 856 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. (458 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Silverado | Titan |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 458 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 2405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6340 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4010 mm | 3560 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 106 L |