1999 BMW Z9 vs. 2013 Nissan Z
To start off, 2013 Nissan Z is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW Z9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW Z9 would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW Z9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Z (327 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1999 BMW Z9. (242 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Z should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW Z9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW Z9 weights approximately 57 kg more than 2013 Nissan Z.
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 Z9 (560 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1999 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW Z9 | 2013 Nissan Z | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | Z9 | Z |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11:01:00 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1573 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4246 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1845 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2550 mm |
