2006 Nissan 350Z vs. 2011 BMW 323
To start off, 2011 BMW 323 is newer by 5 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan 350Z (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2011 BMW 323. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 323.
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, 2006 Nissan 350Z (364 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 323. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Nissan 350Z | 2011 BMW 323 | |
Make | Nissan | BMW |
Model | 350Z | 323 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 364 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |