2009 Nissan Titan vs. 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 132 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Titan | 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Nissan | Suzuki |
| Model | Titan | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5551 cc | 2736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4060 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 66 L |
