2009 Nissan Titan vs. 1990 Toyota Century
To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Century would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Century.
Because 2009 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Toyota Century. 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 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Century. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Titan | 1990 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Titan | Century |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5551 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2870 mm |
