2007 BMW M vs. 2006 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2007 BMW M 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, 2007 BMW M (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 Nissan 350Z. (300 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M should accelerate faster 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, 2007 BMW M (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 350Z. (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW M | 2006 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | M | 350Z |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3246 cc | 3491 cc |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 76 L |