1992 BMW 320 vs. 2012 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2012 Nissan 370Z is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 320 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan 370Z (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1992 BMW 320. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 123 kg more than 1992 BMW 320. 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, 2012 Nissan 370Z (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 320 | 2012 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 320 | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1503 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4404 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1316 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 72 L |
