2007 BMW 650 vs. 2011 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2011 Nissan 370Z is newer by 4 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 4,797 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 2011 Nissan 370Z. (332 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan 370Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 650 weights approximately 71 kg more than 2011 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 2011 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 2011 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 650 | 2011 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 650 | 370Z |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4797 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 | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1569 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 |
