2008 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Titan. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Titan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1042 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Tahoe | Titan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2303 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 4060 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 140 L |
