2001 BMW Z9 vs. 2007 Nissan 350Z

To start off, 2007 Nissan 350Z is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW Z9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW Z9 would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 BMW Z9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2001 BMW Z9. (286 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW Z9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW Z9 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2007 Nissan 350Z.

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, 2001 BMW Z9 (597 Nm) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 350Z. (364 Nm). This means 2001 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 350Z. 2001 BMW Z9 has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan 350Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW Z9 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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