2008 BMW 320 vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan 350Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan 350Z would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan 350Z (283 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 70 kg more than 2008 BMW 320. 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, 2005 Nissan 350Z (354 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320. 2008 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 2005 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2005 Nissan 350Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 320 | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 320 | 350Z |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
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 | 148 HP | 283 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 354 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 213 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |