370z 2009 vs BMW m3 2005

pulgoso33 · 03-21-2009, 05:57 PM

Hi, I've bought my first Nissan about a week ago, a 370z + sport package.
I have a couple of friends that race with the 350 and got all the best comments about that car, also I have a friend that races with a bmw m3 2005 and he wanted to sell it to me. I couldn't make up my mind for about a week, then finally got the 370.

My question is, do you know for a fact that a 370 is faster and better car than a bmw M3 year 2005 ?

Thanks for taking the time the read and reply to my post.

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alefcole · 03-21-2009, 07:27 PM

The Z is better in aceleration, 1/4 mile and stopping. But handling and suspension goes for the E46 M3. In a track lap i think the M3 will have a close advantage.

klubbheads · 03-21-2009, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alefcole

The Z is better in aceleration, 1/4 mile and stopping. But handling and suspension goes for the E46 M3. In a track lap i think the M3 will have a close advantage.

completely the opposite.

1/4 mile and overall acceleration would be close with the properly driven M3 having the edge. Handling wise they should be identical and slight driver advantage will make a difference in a road race. In fact if both do lap after lap all my bets would be on the Z because of better brake endurance.

pulgoso33 · 03-21-2009, 07:48 PM

just so you know, the guy driving the 350 on the track says that the one with the m3 can't never pass him ( also the guy driving the 350 has a bit more experience racing ).

on the other hand, the 370 is quite lighter than the M3 and has more HP

klubbheads · 03-21-2009, 07:50 PM

both are around 3400 lb and both have 328- 330 hp...

pulgoso33 · 03-21-2009, 07:54 PM

interesting... I was almost sure that the 370 was lighter, especially because is a lot smaller
thanks for the replies!

blacknbean · 03-22-2009, 01:23 AM

i think the m3 is a little heavier, but either way the driver will be the biggest factor

03-21-2009, 05:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
pulgoso33 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 12 Drives: Nissan 370Z BL AT Rep Power: 16	370z 2009 vs BMW m3 2005 Hi, I've bought my first Nissan about a week ago, a 370z + sport package. I have a couple of friends that race with the 350 and got all the best comments about that car, also I have a friend that races with a bmw m3 2005 and he wanted to sell it to me. I couldn't make up my mind for about a week, then finally got the 370. My question is, do you know for a fact that a 370 is faster and better car than a bmw M3 year 2005 ? Thanks for taking the time the read and reply to my post. B Last edited by pulgoso33; 03-21-2009 at 07:20 PM.

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03-21-2009, 07:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
alefcole Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SJ Posts: 709 Drives: 2011 Black ZCP E92M3 Rep Power: 17	The Z is better in aceleration, 1/4 mile and stopping. But handling and suspension goes for the E46 M3. In a track lap i think the M3 will have a close advantage.

03-21-2009, 07:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
pulgoso33 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 12 Drives: Nissan 370Z BL AT Rep Power: 16	just so you know, the guy driving the 350 on the track says that the one with the m3 can't never pass him ( also the guy driving the 350 has a bit more experience racing ). on the other hand, the 370 is quite lighter than the M3 and has more HP

03-21-2009, 07:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
klubbheads Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North Hollywood, CA Posts: 221 Drives: Very slow Nismo 370 Rep Power: 16	both are around 3400 lb and both have 328- 330 hp...

03-21-2009, 07:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
pulgoso33 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 12 Drives: Nissan 370Z BL AT Rep Power: 16	interesting... I was almost sure that the 370 was lighter, especially because is a lot smaller thanks for the replies!

03-22-2009, 01:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
blacknbean Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cali Posts: 37 Drives: soon to be 370z Rep Power: 16	i think the m3 is a little heavier, but either way the driver will be the biggest factor