2009 Nissan Titan vs. 1996 Nissan Stagea
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 Stagea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Stagea 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 130 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Stagea. (187 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Stagea.
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 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Stagea. (234 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Stagea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Titan | 1996 Nissan Stagea | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Titan | Stagea |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5549 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2730 mm |
