2007 BMW 650 vs. 2010 Nissan 370Z

To start off, 2010 Nissan 370Z is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 650. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 650 would be higher. At 4,798 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2010 Nissan 370Z. (332 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan 370Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 650 weights approximately 86 kg more than 2010 Nissan 370Z. 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 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan 370Z. 2007 BMW 650 has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan 370Z has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan 370Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 650 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 BMW 650 2010 Nissan 370Z
Make BMW Nissan
Model 650 370Z
Year Released 2007 2010
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4798 cc 3700 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 362 HP 332 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 490 Nm 366 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 5200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1640 kg 1554 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 4247 mm
Vehicle Width 1380 mm 1849 mm
Vehicle Height 1860 mm 1326 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2550 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 72 L


 

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