2009 BMW 135 vs. 2013 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2013 Nissan Titan is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 135 would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Titan (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2009 BMW 135. (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Titan weights approximately 799 kg more than 2009 BMW 135. 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, 2013 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 135. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 135.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 135 | 2013 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 135 | Titan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 2214 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 2019 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1895 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 106 L |
