2012 Nissan Titan vs. 2012 Nissan Versa

To start off, both 2012 Nissan Titan and 2012 Nissan Versa 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 208 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Versa. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Versa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1099 kg more than 2012 Nissan Versa. 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 Versa, 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 377 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Versa. (145 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Versa.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Nissan Titan 2012 Nissan Versa
Make Nissan Nissan
Model Titan Versa
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Pickup Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5551 cc 1600 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 317 HP 109 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 522 Nm 145 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic CVT
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2199 kg 1100 kg
Fuel Consumption Highway 13.8 L/100km 6.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 18.1 L/100km 7.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 140 L 41 L


 

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