2005 Nissan 350Z vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan 350Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan 350Z would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan 350Z (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2010 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 310 kg more than 2010 BMW 325. 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 Nissan 350Z (372 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 325. 2010 BMW 325 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. 2010 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan 350Z | 2010 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | 350Z | 325 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 63 L |
