2009 BMW 125 vs. 2009 Nissan 350Z
To start off, both 2009 BMW 125 and 2009 Nissan 350Z were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan 350Z (309 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2009 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 125.
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, 2009 Nissan 350Z (358 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (271 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 125 | 2009 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 125 | 350Z |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 358 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 95.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 80 L |