2009 Nissan Titan vs. 1996 Nissan Crew
To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Crew. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Crew would be higher. At 5,549 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Crew. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Crew.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Crew. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Crew. 2009 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1996 Nissan Crew has manual transmission. 1996 Nissan Crew will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Titan | 1996 Nissan Crew | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | Titan | Crew |
Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5549 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2670 mm |