2009 Nissan Titan vs. 2011 Kia Carens
To start off, 2011 Kia Carens is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Titan 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 178 more horse power than 2011 Kia Carens. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Carens.
Because 2009 Nissan Titan is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Nissan Titan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Kia Carens, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Carens. (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Titan | 2011 Kia Carens | |
Make | Nissan | Kia |
Model | Titan | Carens |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5551 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 55 L |