2005 BMW 318 vs. 2007 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2007 Nissan Titan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 318 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 204 more horse power than 2005 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Titan weights approximately 881 kg more than 2005 BMW 318. 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 355 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 318. (167 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 318. 2007 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 318 | 2007 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 318 | Titan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 2181 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 106 L |
