2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2008 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (390 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Titan. (317 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Titan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 167 kg more than 2008 Nissan Titan. 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (556 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Titan. (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Titan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2008 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | Titan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 6210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 4060 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 140 L |
