Nissan 370z Vs BMW 135i

[ThirdShift]

Ok, an odd comparison but seeing as there isn't a BMW hardtop Z4i yet, just looking at the stats they are quite evenly matched. Both have DCT/Semi automatic gearboxes. Both have quite controversial styling.



3.7L V6
BHP;- 332
Torque;- 270

Front Suspension:- Double wishbone
Rear Suspension:- Multi Link




3L Twin Turbo straight 6
BHP;- 330
Torque:- 295

Front Suspension:- Double wishbone
Rear Suspension:- Multi Link

Although prices arent released for the BMW its expected to be around the same as the 370z.

So, what would you choose?

[CdocZ]

I haven't driven either (I have driven similar cars to both though) and I haven't seen the BMW yet in person.....But I currently would go with the 370. I like it's looks better, and given how the previous generation was....

[clutch-monkey]

i don't really like either... but i do find the BMW ironic for bringing out a twin turbo, I6 RWD coupe, something the japs used to do when they made interesting cars.. would probably be my choice overall.

[Ferrer]

The Datsun has a conventional 7 speed torque converter auto.

The 335i Coupe is brilliant. Having the same sort of ingredients in a smaller package can only improve the result.

[Niko_Fx]

335 vs 370 I would have to think about it... but in this case the 370 would be my choice, the 135 is just not for me.

[RacingManiac]

The Datsun has a conventional 7 speed torque converter auto.

The 335i Coupe is brilliant. Having the same sort of ingredients in a smaller package can only improve the result.

You can have the Datsun in manual 6 speed with automatic down shift blipping....

I'd take the Datsun, though with track pack with performance brake pad(see newest C&D for the reference...)

[LeonOfTheDead]

The Datsun has a conventional 7 speed torque converter auto.

The 335i Coupe is brilliant. Having the same sort of ingredients in a smaller package can only improve the result.

not enough smaller or lighter to make sense being also much uglier.

[coolieman1220]

wow this is hard. i like both. i have driven the 135i in convertible form. i admire the synchro rev match of the Z and i love its looks. i also love the fun of the VQ engine. its wild but soo much fun. the BMW is refined. although the 128i is a chicks car, the 135i is just as fast as E46 M3's. it also handles great but something about it doesnt' rub me right. i'm gonna go with the Z

[Cobrafan427]

Seen them both in person and pics don't do the 370 much justice, it's really sharp when you're actually lookin at it so that would be my choice.

[Kitdy]

ThirdShift, what inspired this comparison?

[Ferrer]

You can have the Datsun in manual 6 speed with automatic down shift blipping....

I'd take the Datsun, though with track pack with performance brake pad(see newest C&D for the reference...)

True, but that's still a conventional manual.

not enough smaller or lighter to make sense being also much uglier.

You can't go much smaller with the layout and four seats. Altough they could offer a 135i hatch. On the ugliness I agree, but this may be one of those cars were style couldn't matter much. This is all go and no show.

[f6fhellcat13]

This is all go and no show.

A small circle split up into blue and white quadrants displayed on various locations throughout the car negates this point.

I would take the 135i but only because of the practicality, I would much prefer a 335i to either.

[Ferrer]

A small circle split up into blue and white quadrants displayed on various locations throughout the car negates this point.

Nah, debadge it and everyone will think it's a 118d with the stupid M Pack. And then you can start your diet of hot hacthes for breakfast and sportscars for dinner.

[f6fhellcat13]

Do they make the 118d as a coupe? (Though, strangely BMW have managed to screw up the styling so badly that the hatch it much much better than the coupe.)

[Ferrer]

Yes.

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