1998 BMW V12 vs. 2006 Nissan 350Z

To start off, 2006 Nissan 350Z is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW V12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW V12 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 BMW V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW V12 (570 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 2006 Nissan 350Z. (300 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW V12 should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 96 kg more than 1998 BMW V12.

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, 1998 BMW V12 (909 Nm) has 556 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 350Z. (353 Nm). This means 1998 BMW V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 350Z. 1998 BMW V12 has automatic transmission and 2006 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2006 Nissan 350Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 BMW V12 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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