2009 Nissan Titan vs. 2012 Kia Optima
To start off, 2012 Kia Optima 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 151 more horse power than 2012 Kia Optima. (166 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Optima.
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, 2012 Kia Optima, 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 313 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Optima. (209 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Optima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Titan | 2012 Kia Optima | |
| Make | Nissan | Kia |
| Model | Titan | Optima |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5551 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4844 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1831 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4060 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 65 L |
