1987 BMW 324 vs. 2009 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 324. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 324 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 204 more horse power than 1987 BMW 324. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 324.
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 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 324. (214 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 324. 2009 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1987 BMW 324 has manual transmission. 1987 BMW 324 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:
1987 BMW 324 | 2009 Nissan Titan | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 324 | Titan |
Year Released | 1987 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 5551 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 4060 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.9 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 140 L |