2007 BMW 130 vs. 2006 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 1 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 34 more horse power than 2007 BMW 130. (266 HP @ 6650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 130.
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 BMW 130 (427 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 350Z. (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 130 | 2006 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 130 | 350Z |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3491 cc |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6650 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |