2009 Nissan Titan vs. 2011 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2011 Toyota Highlander 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 130 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Highlander. (187 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Highlander.
Because 2009 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Toyota Highlander. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan 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 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Highlander. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Titan | 2011 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Titan | Highlander |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5551 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2789 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 73 L |