2009 Nissan Titan vs. 2004 Acura TL
To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Acura TL 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 50 more horse power than 2004 Acura TL. (267 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2004 Acura TL.
Because 2009 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Acura TL. 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 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura TL. (323 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Titan | 2004 Acura TL | |
| Make | Nissan | Acura |
| Model | Titan | TL |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5551 cc | 3210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4060 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 64 L |
