2006 BMW 120 vs. 2007 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2007 Nissan 350Z is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 120 would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2006 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 120.
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, 2007 Nissan 350Z (364 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 120. (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 120 | 2007 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 120 | 350Z |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 331 Nm | 364 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |