2006 BMW 645 vs. 2010 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2010 Nissan 370Z is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 645. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 645 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2006 BMW 645. (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 645. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 645 weights approximately 282 kg more than 2010 Nissan 370Z.
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 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 645 | 2010 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 645 | 370Z |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
