2009 BMW 330 vs. 2011 Nissan Titan

To start off, 2011 Nissan Titan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 330 would be higher. At 5,598 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Titan (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330.

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, 2011 Nissan Titan (385 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 330. (315 Nm). This means 2011 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 330. 2011 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW 330 2011 Nissan Titan
Make BMW Nissan
Model 330 Titan
Year Released 2009 2011
Body Type Sedan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2996 cc 5598 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 254 HP 313 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 315 Nm 385 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.7:1 9.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Width 1430 mm 2030 mm