1992 BMW 850 vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2005 Nissan 350Z is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 850 would be higher. At 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan 350Z.
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, 1992 BMW 850 (447 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (372 Nm). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan 350Z. 2005 Nissan 350Z has automatic transmission and 1992 BMW 850 has manual transmission. 1992 BMW 850 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:
| 1992 BMW 850 | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 850 | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Top Speed | 249 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 | 4790 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
