2004 BMW 745 vs. 2013 Nissan Z
To start off, 2013 Nissan Z is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 745 would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Z (327 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2004 BMW 745. (310 HP @ 7900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Z should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 745 weights approximately 479 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, 2004 BMW 745 (451 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Z. (374 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 745 | 2013 Nissan Z | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 745 | Z |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1845 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1315 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 72 L |
