2009 BMW Z4 vs. 2009 Nissan 350Z
To start off, both 2009 BMW Z4 and 2009 Nissan 350Z were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW Z4 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2009 Nissan 350Z. (309 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 2009 BMW Z4 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan 350Z. (358 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW Z4 | 2009 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | Z4 | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
| 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 | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
