2002 BMW 330 vs. 2011 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2011 Nissan Titan is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 330 would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2002 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 330.
Because 2011 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 BMW 330. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 330. (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 330 | 2011 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 330 | Titan |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.6 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 106 L |
