2006 BMW 550 vs. 2013 Nissan Z
To start off, 2013 Nissan Z is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 550 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Z. (327 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 550 weights approximately 232 kg more than 2013 Nissan Z. 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, 2006 BMW 550 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 550 | 2013 Nissan Z | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 550 | Z |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11:01:00 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1493 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4246 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1845 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1315 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
