2004 Nissan 350Z vs. 2011 BMW 123
To start off, 2011 BMW 123 is newer by 7 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 85 more horse power than 2011 BMW 123. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 123. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 123 weights approximately 25 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, 2011 BMW 123 (400 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan 350Z. (372 Nm). This means 2011 BMW 123 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan 350Z | 2011 BMW 123 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | 350Z | 123 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| 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 | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1485 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 | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 51 L |
