2005 BMW 645 vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, both 2005 BMW 645 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 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 645 (326 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 645 weights approximately 179 kg more than 2005 Nissan 350Z. 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, 2005 BMW 645 (447 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 645 | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 645 | 350Z |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4392 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 326 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 6.4 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 | 1895 kg | 1716 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |