1995 BMW 528 vs. 1999 Nissan Z
To start off, 1999 Nissan Z is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 528 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan Z (197 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1995 BMW 528. (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Z should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 528.
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, 1995 BMW 528 (279 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan Z. (245 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 528 | 1999 Nissan Z | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 528 | Z |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2450 mm |
