2011 Nissan 370Z vs. 2010 BMW 323
To start off, 2011 Nissan 370Z is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW 323 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 (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2010 BMW 323. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 323.
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 (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 323. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan 370Z | 2010 BMW 323 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | 370Z | 323 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4247 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1326 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
