2009 BMW 130 vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 130 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 55 more horse power than 2009 BMW 130. (262 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 692 kg more than 2009 BMW 130. 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 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 130. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 130. 2012 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 130 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 130 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 130 | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 130 | Titan |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5551 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 262 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 2217 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 4060 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 140 L |