++COMMENT++
Which is faster?
The BMW E36 M3 is faster — 6.2s quicker on average across 43 shared tracks.
Specifications
| Specifications | BMW E36 M3 E36 M3 | Nissan 370Z Nismo 370Z Nismo |
|---|---|---|
| Model Years | 1991-1999 | 2009-2024 |
| horsepower | 243 | 350 |
| torque (N_M) | 320 | 374 |
| weight (KG) | 1,460 | 1,515 |
| Power to Weight | 0.17 | 0.23 |
| Rank | #189 | #176 |
| Tire | 220 PILOT SPORT PS2 |
240 ADVAN SPORT V105
225/50/18 / 245/45/18 |
| engine Description | 3.2L NA I6 (S50/S52) | 3.7L NA V6 (VQ37VHR) |
| gearbox | 5-SPEED MANUAL | 6-SPEED MANUAL |
| drive Type | RWD | RWD |
| wheelbase (MM) | 2710 | 2550 |
| width (MM) | 1709 | 1844 |
| length (MM) | 4430 | 4404 |
| height (MM) | 1359 | 1316 |
| 0 - 60 MPH | 6 SECs | 5 SECs |
| top Speed (KPH) | 249 | 249 |
| price MSRP | $ 46,465 | $ 43,810 |
| Current Value | $ 35,000 | $ 28,000 |
| OVERALL VS AVERAGE LAP TIMES | -1.12s | +1.39s |
BMW E36 M3 E36 M3 — Lap Times vs Average
Lap Times
| Track Name | E36 M3 E36 M3 | 370Z Nismo 370Z Nis… | Diff | Mod | Treadwear TW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonoma Raceway (Long Pre 2024) | 1:42.8 | 1:43.4 | -0.6 | Race | 0–99 | |
| Road Atlanta (Current) | 1:37.1 | 1:38 | -0.9 | Medium | 0–99 | |
| Circuit Mont-Tremblant (CW) | 2:00.6 | 1:56.91 | +3.69 | Medium | >200 | |
| New Jersey Motorsports Park-NJMP (Lightning) | 1:17.62 | 1:16.509 | +1.11 | Medium | 141–200 | |
| Motorsport Ranch-MSR Cresson (3.1) | 2:26.91 | 2:31.5 | -4.59 | Medium | 100–140 | ▶ VS ▶ |
| Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | 1:48 | 1:51.171 | -3.17 | Race | 0–99 | |
| MSR Houston (CCW) | 1:46.2 | 1:51.34 | -5.14 | Medium | 141–200 | ▶ VS ▶ |
| Willow Springs Raceway (Big Willow) | 1:21.5 | 1:28.511 | -7.01 | Race | 0–99 | |
| Virginia International Raceway - VIR (Full Course) | 2:06.59 | 2:08.322 | -1.73 | Medium | 0–99 | |
| Florida International Rally & Motorsport Park-FIRM (Main Course w/o Shoebox CW) | 1:21.698 | 1:19.59 | +2.1 | Medium | 141–200 |
Additional Lap Times
Compare to
Comments