2007 BMW M 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 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW M would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan 370Z (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 BMW M. (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW M.
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, 2011 Nissan 370Z (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW M. (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M | 2011 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | M | 370Z |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 4404 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1323 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 72 L |
