2012 Holden Cruze vs. 2012 Nissan Titan

To start off, both 2012 Holden Cruze and 2012 Nissan Titan were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Titan (317 HP) has 178 more horse power than 2012 Holden Cruze. (139 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2012 Holden Cruze.

Because 2012 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Holden Cruze. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 Nissan Titan (522 Nm) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Holden Cruze. (176 Nm). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Holden Cruze. 2012 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2012 Holden Cruze has manual transmission. 2012 Holden Cruze will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Holden Cruze 2012 Nissan Titan
Make Holden Nissan
Model Cruze Titan
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Sedan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1796 cc 5551 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 139 HP 317 HP
Torque 176 Nm 522 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4597 mm 5710 mm
Vehicle Width 1788 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1477 mm 1940 mm
Wheelbase Size 2685 mm 4060 mm


 

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