1996 BMW 540 vs. 2004 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2004 Nissan 350Z is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 540 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan 350Z (287 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1996 BMW 540. (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 540. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 540 weights approximately 276 kg more than 2004 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, 1996 BMW 540 (440 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan 350Z. (372 Nm). This means 1996 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 540 | 2004 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 540 | 350Z |
Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 287 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 372 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1459 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |