2009 Mazda CX-9 vs. 2013 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2013 Nissan Titan is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mazda CX-9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mazda CX-9 would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Titan (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2009 Mazda CX-9. (273 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda CX-9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1101 kg more than 2009 Mazda CX-9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mazda CX-9. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda CX-9. (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda CX-9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda CX-9 | 2013 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | CX-9 | Titan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3726 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2019 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1946 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 17.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 106 L |
