2006 BMW 740 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 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 740 would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Z (327 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2006 BMW 740. (302 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Z should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 740 weights approximately 372 kg more than 2013 Nissan Z.
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 740 (390 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 740 | 2013 Nissan Z | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 740 | Z |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| 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 | 1945 kg | 1573 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4246 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1845 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 72 L |
