2009 BMW 550 vs. 2009 Nissan 370Z
To start off, both 2009 BMW 550 and 2009 Nissan 370Z were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2009 Nissan 370Z. (327 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan 370Z.
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, 2009 BMW 550 (489 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan 370Z. (270 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 550 | 2009 Nissan 370Z | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 550 | 370Z |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 327 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 489 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |