2007 Nissan 350Z vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, 2010 BMW 118 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan 350Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan 350Z would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan 350Z (297 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2010 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 118.
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 @ 4800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Nissan 350Z | 2010 BMW 118 | |
Make | Nissan | BMW |
Model | 350Z | 118 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 51 L |