2005 BMW 630 vs. 2008 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2008 Nissan 350Z is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 630 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan 350Z (309 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2005 BMW 630. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 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 48 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Nissan 350Z (358 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 630. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 630 | 350Z |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 358 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 95.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1764 kg | 1716 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |