2009 GMC Sierra vs. 2009 Nissan Titan
To start off, both 2009 GMC Sierra and 2009 Nissan Titan were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 GMC Sierra. (312 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Sierra.
Because 2009 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 GMC Sierra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Sierra. (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Sierra | 2009 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | GMC | Nissan |
| Model | Sierra | Titan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 312 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6580 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 106 L |
