2012 Nissan Titan vs. 2012 Nissan Altima
To start off, both 2012 Nissan Titan and 2012 Nissan Altima 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 @ 5200 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 987 kg more than 2012 Nissan Altima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 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 2012 Nissan Titan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Altima, 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, 2012 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Altima. 2012 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2012 Nissan Altima has manual transmission. 2012 Nissan Altima 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 Nissan Titan | 2012 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Titan | Altima |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5551 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4595 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4060 mm | 2675 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 76 L |
