2004 Nissan 350Z vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, 2010 BMW 118 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan 350Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan 350Z would be higher. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan 350Z (287 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2010 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 120 kg more than 2010 BMW 118. 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, 2004 Nissan 350Z (372 Nm) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 118. (190 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan 350Z | 2010 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | 350Z | 118 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3507 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 287 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 51 L |
