2005 BMW 330 vs. 2011 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2011 Nissan 370Z is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 330 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan 370Z (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 118 kg more than 2011 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, 2005 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan 370Z. (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 2011 Nissan 370Z | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 330 | 370Z |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1497 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4404 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1323 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |