2009 BMW 325 vs. 2010 Nissan Titan

To start off, 2010 Nissan Titan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 325 would be higher. At 5,598 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Titan (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2009 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 325.

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, 2010 Nissan Titan (385 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 325. (270 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 325. 2010 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW 325 2010 Nissan Titan
Make BMW Nissan
Model 325 Titan
Year Released 2009 2010
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2494 cc 5598 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 215 HP 313 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 270 Nm 385 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 12.0:1 9.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 2030 mm


 

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