2009 Nissan Titan vs. 2012 Dodge Avenger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Avenger is newer by 3 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 34 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Avenger. (283 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Avenger.
Because 2009 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Dodge Avenger. 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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Avenger. (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Avenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Titan | 2012 Dodge Avenger | |
| Make | Nissan | Dodge |
| Model | Titan | Avenger |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5551 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4892 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2766 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 64 L |
