1986 BMW 628 vs. 2006 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2006 Nissan 350Z is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 BMW 628 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan 350Z (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1986 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1986 BMW 628. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 60 kg more than 1986 BMW 628. 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, 2006 Nissan 350Z (364 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW 628 | 2006 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 628 | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
