1971 BMW 3 vs. 2007 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2007 Nissan 350Z is newer by 36 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan 350Z (297 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1971 BMW 3. (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW 3.
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, 2007 Nissan 350Z (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 3. (255 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 3. 2007 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. 2007 Nissan 350Z will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 3 | 2007 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 3 | 350Z |
Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 363 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 | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |