2008 BMW 330 vs. 2004 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan 350Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan 350Z would be higher. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan 350Z (287 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2004 Nissan 350Z.
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 BMW 330 (480 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan 350Z. (372 Nm). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 2004 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 330 | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 287 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 76 L |
