2006 BMW 325 vs. 2010 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2010 Nissan 370Z is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 325 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan 370Z (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2006 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 2 kg more than 2006 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, 2010 Nissan 370Z (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 325 | 2010 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 325 | 370Z |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4427 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1316 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |
