1995 Nissan 300 ZX vs. 2010 BMW 125
To start off, 2010 BMW 125 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan 300 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan 300 ZX would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2010 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 60 kg more than 2010 BMW 125. 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, 1995 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 125. (271 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Nissan 300 ZX | 2010 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | 300 ZX | 125 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |
