1993 BMW 840 vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2005 Nissan 350Z is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 840. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 840 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 840 (283 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 840 weights approximately 24 kg more than 2005 Nissan 350Z. 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, 1993 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 840 | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 840 | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
