2005 BMW 525 vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, both 2005 BMW 525 and 2005 Nissan 350Z were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan 350Z (283 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2005 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 525 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Nissan 350Z (354 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 525. 2005 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 2005 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2005 Nissan 350Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 525 | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 525 | 350Z |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 283 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 354 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |