1992 BMW 540 vs. 2008 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2008 Nissan Titan is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 540 would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1992 BMW 540. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 540.
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, 2008 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 540. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 540.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 540 | 2008 Nissan Titan | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 540 | Titan |
Year Released | 1992 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3560 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 17.2 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 106 L |