2004 BMW 120 vs. 2006 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2006 Nissan 350Z is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 120 would be higher. At 3,491 cc, 2006 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan 350Z (300 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2004 BMW 120. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 325 kg more than 2004 BMW 120. 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, 2006 Nissan 350Z (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 120. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 120 | 2006 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 120 | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3491 cc |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |
