2007 BMW 550 vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan 350Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan 350Z would be higher. At 4,797 cc, 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (657 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 381 more horse power than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 175 kg more than 2007 BMW 550.
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 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (372 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 550 | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 550 | 350Z |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4797 cc | 3489 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 657 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |