2007 BMW 120 vs. 2007 Nissan 350Z
To start off, both 2007 BMW 120 and 2007 Nissan 350Z were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 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 2007 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 192 kg more than 2007 BMW 120. 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, 2007 Nissan 350Z (363 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 120. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 120. 2007 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan 350Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 120 | 2007 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 120 | 350Z |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |