1995 BMW 330 vs. 2010 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2010 Nissan 370Z is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 330 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan 370Z (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1995 BMW 330. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 330 weights approximately 8 kg more than 2010 Nissan 370Z.
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, 2010 Nissan 370Z (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 330. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 330 | 2010 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 330 | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4427 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1316 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |
