2007 BMW 328 vs. 2009 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2009 Nissan 370Z is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 328. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 328 would be higher. At 3,697 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan 370Z (327 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2007 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 328.
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 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan 370Z. (270 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 328 | 2009 Nissan 370Z | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 328 | 370Z |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 3697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 327 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |