1966 BMW 1602 vs. 2009 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 BMW 1602. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 BMW 1602 would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1966 BMW 1602. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1966 BMW 1602.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2009 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 BMW 1602. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 BMW 1602. 2009 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1966 BMW 1602 has manual transmission. 1966 BMW 1602 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 BMW 1602 | 2009 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 1602 | Titan |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 4060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 140 L |
