2009 BMW 320 vs. 2009 Nissan Titan
To start off, both 2009 BMW 320 and 2009 Nissan Titan were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320.
Because 2009 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 320. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 320 | 2009 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 320 | Titan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 106 L |
