2009 Nissan Titan vs. 2003 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Corolla 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 228 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Corolla. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2009 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Toyota Corolla. 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 395 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Corolla. (127 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Corolla. 2009 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2003 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2003 Toyota Corolla 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.
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2009 Nissan Titan | 2003 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Titan | Corolla |
Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5551 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 50 L |