2007 Nissan Titan vs. 1982 BMW 318
To start off, 2007 Nissan Titan is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 BMW 318 would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1982 BMW 318. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1982 BMW 318.
Because 2007 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 BMW 318. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 BMW 318. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Titan | 1982 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Titan | 318 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5551 cc | 1765 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 55 L |
