2000 BMW Z9 vs. 2010 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2010 Nissan 370Z is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW Z9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW Z9 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 BMW Z9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan 370Z (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2000 BMW Z9. (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW Z9.
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, 2000 BMW Z9 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan 370Z. (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2000 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW Z9 | 2010 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | Z9 | 370Z |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4427 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1316 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2550 mm |
