2005 BMW 760 vs. 2006 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2006 Nissan 350Z is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 760 would be higher. At 6,129 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 760 (438 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2006 Nissan 350Z. (300 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 760 weights approximately 620 kg more than 2006 Nissan 350Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 BMW 760 (602 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 350Z. (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 350Z. 2005 BMW 760 has automatic transmission and 2006 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2006 Nissan 350Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 760 | 2006 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 760 | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6129 cc | 3491 cc |
| Horse Power | 438 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 602 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2160 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 20.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 76 L |
