2008 BMW 318 vs. 2008 Nissan 350Z
To start off, both 2008 BMW 318 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 (309 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2008 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 321 kg more than 2008 BMW 318. 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 (358 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 318. 2008 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan 350Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 318 | 2008 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 318 | 350Z |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 358 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1716 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |