2009 Nissan Titan vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan 350Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan 350Z 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 34 more horse power than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (283 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan 350Z.
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 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (354 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan 350Z. 2009 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2005 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2005 Nissan 350Z 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 | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Titan | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5551 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4060 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 80 L |
