2009 Toyota Highlander vs. 2011 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2011 Nissan Titan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Highlander. (270 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Highlander.
Because 2011 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota Highlander. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Highlander. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Toyota Highlander | 2011 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Toyota | Nissan |
Model | Highlander | Titan |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3456 cc | 5551 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3560 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 106 L |