2011 Nissan Titan vs. 2012 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Express is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Express. (260 HP @ 3100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Express.
Because 2011 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Express. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Express (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Titan. (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Titan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Titan | 2012 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Nissan | Chevrolet |
| Model | Titan | Express |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5551 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 117 L |
