2009 Nissan Titan vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 96 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (221 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan Titan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (388 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2009 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Titan | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5551 cc | 4477 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 4060 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 141 L |
