2009 Nissan Titan vs. 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, both 2009 Nissan Titan and 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 153 more horse power than 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (164 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2009 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 297 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (225 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara. 2009 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara has manual transmission. 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 | 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Make | Nissan | Suzuki |
Model | Titan | Grand Vitara |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5551 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 3865 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1695 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 55 L |