2007 BMW M6 vs. 2006 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2007 BMW M6 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 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2006 Nissan 350Z. (300 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M6 weights approximately 400 kg more than 2006 Nissan 350Z. 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 M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 350Z. (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M6 | 2006 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | M6 | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 3489 cc |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
