2012 Nissan Titan vs. 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Nissan Titan would be higher. 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 61 more horse power than 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (256 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 327 kg more than 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Titan | 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Titan | FJ Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5551 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2290 kg | 1963 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4060 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 72 L |
