1992 BMW 740 vs. 2007 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2007 Nissan 350Z is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 740 would be higher. At 3,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan 350Z (297 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1992 BMW 740. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 740.
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, 1992 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 350Z. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 740 | 2007 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 740 | 350Z |
Year Released | 1992 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 5.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |