2005 BMW 630 vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, both 2005 BMW 630 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan 350Z (287 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2005 BMW 630. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 630 weights approximately 265 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 (372 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 630. (300 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 630 | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 630 | 350Z |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 287 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 372 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1764 kg | 1499 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |