1975 BMW 1602 vs. 2007 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2007 Nissan Titan is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 1602. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 1602 would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1602. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1602. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1355 kg more than 1975 BMW 1602. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1602. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1602.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 1602 | 2007 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 1602 | Titan |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 2285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 106 L |
