1994 BMW M5 vs. 1994 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, both 1994 BMW M5 and 1994 Nissan 300 ZX were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,795 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW M5 (340 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1994 Nissan 300 ZX. (279 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1994 Nissan 300 ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW M5 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1994 Nissan 300 ZX. 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, 1994 BMW M5 (401 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan 300 ZX. (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan 300 ZX.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW M5 | 1994 Nissan 300 ZX | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | M5 | 300 ZX |
Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3795 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |