2006 BMW 330 vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 330 would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2006 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 695 kg more than 2006 BMW 330. 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, 2012 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 330. (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 330 | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 330 | Titan |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 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 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 4060 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 140 L |