1999 BMW 740 vs. 2007 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2007 Nissan 350Z is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW 740 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1999 BMW 740. (283 HP @ 7750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1999 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, 1999 BMW 740 (419 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 350Z. (364 Nm). This means 1999 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 740 | 2007 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 740 | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2660 mm |
