1995 Nissan 300 ZX vs. 2013 BMW M5
To start off, 2013 BMW M5 is newer by 18 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 4,395 cc (10 cylinders), 2013 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M5 (493 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1995 Nissan 300 ZX. (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan 300 ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW M5 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1995 Nissan 300 ZX. 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, 2013 BMW M5 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan 300 ZX. (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan 300 ZX.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Nissan 300 ZX | 2013 BMW M5 | |
Make | Nissan | BMW |
Model | 300 ZX | M5 |
Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2960 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 279 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 519 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4863 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1846 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1469 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2889 mm |