2006 Nissan 350Z vs. 2007 BMW 630
To start off, 2007 BMW 630 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan 350Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan 350Z would be higher. At 3,491 cc, 2006 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan 350Z (300 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2007 BMW 630. (255 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 630 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Nissan 350Z (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 630. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 630. 2007 BMW 630 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. 2007 BMW 630 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan 350Z | 2007 BMW 630 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | 350Z | 630 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2996 cc |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
