1971 BMW 3 vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2005 Nissan 350Z is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 3 would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan 350Z (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1971 BMW 3. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 455 kg more than 1971 BMW 3. 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, 2005 Nissan 350Z (372 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 3. (254 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 3. 2005 Nissan 350Z has automatic transmission and 1971 BMW 3 has manual transmission. 1971 BMW 3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Nissan 350Z will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 3 | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 3 | 350Z |
Year Released | 1971 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 254 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2690 mm |