2009 BMW 125 vs. 2011 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2011 Nissan 370Z is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 125 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan 370Z (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2009 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 171 kg more than 2009 BMW 125. 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, 2011 Nissan 370Z (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 125 | 2011 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 125 | 370Z |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4404 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1323 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 72 L |
