1999 BMW Breyton vs. 2012 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2012 Nissan 370Z is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW Breyton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW Breyton would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1999 BMW Breyton. (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW Breyton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW Breyton weights approximately 122 kg more than 2012 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, 1999 BMW Breyton (746 Nm) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm). This means 1999 BMW Breyton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan 370Z. 2012 Nissan 370Z has automatic transmission and 1999 BMW Breyton has manual transmission. 1999 BMW Breyton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan 370Z will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW Breyton | 2012 Nissan 370Z | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | Breyton | 370Z |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3300 cc | 3700 cc |
Horse Power | 326 HP | 332 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 746 Nm | 366 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1578 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4247 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1326 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |