2008 BMW 335 vs. 2007 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2008 BMW 335 is newer by 1 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2008 BMW 335. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 335.
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 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 350Z. (364 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 350Z. 2008 BMW 335 has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan 350Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 335 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 335 | 2007 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 335 | 350Z |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 364 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 76 L |