2005 Nissan Titan vs. 2012 BMW 120
To start off, 2012 BMW 120 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2012 BMW 120. (176 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Titan weights approximately 768 kg more than 2012 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Titan (514 Nm) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 120. (350 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Titan | 2012 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Titan | 120 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5556 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 514 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2208 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 51 L |
