2005 BMW 116 vs. 2003 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2005 BMW 116 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Nissan 350Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Nissan 350Z would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan 350Z (283 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2005 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 184 kg more than 2005 BMW 116. 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, 2003 Nissan 350Z (371 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 116. (153 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 116 | 2003 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 116 | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 371 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1464 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 73 L |
