2008 BMW 120 vs. 2008 Nissan 350Z
To start off, both 2008 BMW 120 and 2008 Nissan 350Z were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2008 BMW 120. (169 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 175 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Nissan 350Z (364 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 120 | 2008 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 120 | 350Z |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 364 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 76 L |