2006 Nissan 350Z vs. 2012 BMW 123
To start off, 2012 BMW 123 is newer by 6 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 3,489 cc, 2006 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan 350Z (300 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2012 BMW 123. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 123. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 123 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2006 Nissan 350Z.
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, 2012 BMW 123 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 350Z. (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 123 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan 350Z | 2012 BMW 123 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | 350Z | 123 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 1995 cc |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 51 L |
