2007 BMW 550 vs. 2003 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Nissan 350Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Nissan 350Z would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2003 Nissan 350Z. (283 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2003 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 196 kg more than 2003 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, 2007 BMW 550 (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Nissan 350Z. (371 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 550 | 2003 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 550 | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 371 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1464 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 73 L |
