2008 BMW 330 vs. 2008 Nissan Titan

To start off, both 2008 BMW 330 and 2008 Nissan Titan were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330.

Because 2008 BMW 330 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 BMW 330. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 330.

Compare all specifications:

2008 BMW 330 2008 Nissan Titan
Make BMW Nissan
Model 330 Titan
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Sedan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2979 cc 5552 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 228 HP 317 HP
Engine RPM 5900 RPM 4900 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 522 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.2:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 5710 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 3560 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.1 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 106 L


 

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