2004 Nissan 350Z vs. 2007 BMW 523
To start off, 2007 BMW 523 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan 350Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan 350Z would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan 350Z (287 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2007 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 523 weights approximately 102 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Nissan 350Z (373 Nm) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 523. (230 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan 350Z | 2007 BMW 523 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | 350Z | 523 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 287 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 82 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1463 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
