2008 BMW 760 vs. 2008 Nissan 350Z
To start off, both 2008 BMW 760 and 2008 Nissan 350Z were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 760 (440 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2008 Nissan 350Z. (306 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 760 weights approximately 565 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 BMW 760 (600 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan 350Z. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan 350Z. 2008 BMW 760 has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan 350Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 BMW 760 | 2008 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 760 | 350Z |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5972 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 440 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 5.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 76 L |