1990 BMW 320 vs. 2009 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 320 would be higher. At 5,598 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1990 BMW 320. (115 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 320.
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 (385 Nm) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 320. (224 Nm). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 320. 2009 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1990 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 1990 BMW 320 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:
1990 BMW 320 | 2009 Nissan Titan | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 320 | Titan |
Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 5598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 313 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 385 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2030 mm |