2006 Nissan 350Z vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan 350Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan 350Z would be higher. At 3,491 cc, 2006 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan 350Z (300 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2010 BMW 325. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 325.
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 BMW 325 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 350Z. (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Nissan 350Z | 2010 BMW 325 | |
Make | Nissan | BMW |
Model | 350Z | 325 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1995 cc |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 57 L |