2004 Nissan 350Z vs. 2011 BMW 730
To start off, 2011 BMW 730 is newer by 7 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 43 more horse power than 2011 BMW 730. (244 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 730 weights approximately 477 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, 2011 BMW 730 (540 Nm) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan 350Z. (373 Nm). This means 2011 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan 350Z | 2011 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | 350Z | 730 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 287 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1463 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5072 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 82 L |
