Compare BMW Z3 E36/7 vs Mazda MX-5 NC1 vs Nissan 370Z Roadster
Variants
1.8 M43B18
1.8 M43B19
1.9
1.9 AT
2.0
2.2i
2.2i AT
2.8
2.8 AT
3.0i
1.8
2.0 AT
2.0 6MT
MT
AT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
165 L / 5.8 cu-ft
150 L / 5.3 cu-ft
140 L / 4.9 cu-ft
Engine Oil Capacity
4.9 L / 5.2 qt
Fuel Capacity
51.0 L / 13.5 gal
50.0 L / 13.2 gal
72.0 L / 19.0 gal
Passengers
2
2
2
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Turning Circle
10.6 m / 34.8 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Size | Height
1245 mm / 49.0 in
1325 mm / 52.2 in
Size | Length
3995 mm / 157.3 in
4250 mm / 167.3 in
Size | Width
1720 mm / 67.7 in
1845 mm / 72.6 in
Track Width | Front
1490.0 mm / 58.7 in
Track Width | Rear
1495.0 mm / 58.9 in
Wheelbase
2446 mm / 96.3 in
2330 mm / 91.7 in
2550 mm / 100.4 in
Performance
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Engine
VQ37VHR
Engine | Bore
95.5 mm / 3.8 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.8:1
11.0:1
Engine | Displacement
3.7 L / 225.5 cu-in / 3696.0 cc
Engine | Power
328.0 hp / 244.6 kW @ 7000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
88.7 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
83.1 mm / 3.3 in
86.0 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Torque
363 Nm / 267.7 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm
Production
Availability
2005 ~ 2008
2009 ~ 2019
Reviews
Neofiliac score
61%
86%
82%
Pros
- Lightweight sports car with I6 option
- Good styling
- Open top driving
- Superb handling characteristics
- High reliability
- New hard top
- Sweet manual transmissions
- Improved performance
- Improved drivetrain
- Improved styling
- Great handling
- Great suspension setup
Cons
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Not very light
- Only available with small engines
- Very little cargo space
- Very little cargo space
- Poor interior quality
- Very tight inside
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