2005 BMW 325 vs. 2008 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2008 Nissan Titan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 325 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 133 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (184 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325.
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 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325. 2008 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 325 | 2008 Nissan Titan | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 325 | Titan |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 184 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 106 L |