2007 BMW 323 vs. 2011 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2011 Nissan 370Z is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 323 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2007 BMW 323. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 54 kg more than 2007 BMW 323. 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, 2011 Nissan 370Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 323. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 323 | 2011 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 323 | 370Z |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3700 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |
