2009 BMW 135 vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 4 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (300 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 143 kg more than 2009 BMW 135.
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 BMW 135 (400 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (359 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 135 | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 135 | 350Z |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 359 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1463 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 76 L |