Modded 370 compared to e39 m5?

Myron_Nismo · 04-18-2013, 01:39 PM

Has anyone driven an 02-03 M5? I know these cars are not really in the same category as the Z but I'm talking purely in terms of acceleration. You can see my mods and power in my sig.

I was thinking a Z with similar mods as mine would be pretty close to the M5 since it has a weight advantage and would be pretty close to 394 hp (not whp of course)

But im really just speculating. Anyone know from experience?

I'm asking because I've always liked them and they are pretty cheap now

DEpointfive0 · 04-18-2013, 01:44 PM

Well... I believe they had a 0-60 of 4.6 seconds, and 1/4 mile in the mid 13's, so you'll be about as quick.
Just gotta understand that those M5's SUCK reliability wise (and if I can say their reliability sucks compared to the 370Z with all the problems I have... LOL... It tells you how big a POS the BMW is)

JARblue · 04-18-2013, 01:44 PM

The M5 is ridiculous. Purely in terms of acceleration, it will roast the Z, especially from 3rd gear on.

Edit** Even the older ones. My buddy used to have one, and I have driven it. Handles like a boat compared to the Z, but it roars off the line. I cannot remember his mods, but I know he did most of the common items.

1st · 04-18-2013, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Myron_Nismo

Has anyone driven an 02-03 M5? I'm asking because I've always liked them and they are pretty cheap now

One thing come to mind and that’s a decade old.

DEpointfive0 · 04-18-2013, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

The M5 is ridiculous. Purely in terms of acceleration, it will roast the Z, especially from 3rd gear on.

Are you sure you're talking about the right M5?

DEpointfive0 · 04-18-2013, 01:48 PM

Oh, also, they're totally different beasts, all BMWs (not the -28s) really do feel like the ultimate driving machine... For a short period of time... But you'll still have the super stuff steering and suspension wise, they're ok, just compared to a modern car you think, hmmmmm... Did they not know about sway bars

JARblue · 04-18-2013, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Well... I believe they had a 0-60 of 4.6 seconds, and 1/4 mile in the mid 13's, so you'll be about as quick.
Just gotta understand that those M5's SUCK reliability wise (and if I can say their reliability sucks compared to the 370Z with all the problems I have... LOL... It tells you how big a POS the BMW is)

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Are you sure you're talking about the right M5?

Maybe I was just younger and more impressionable

I remember getting thrown back in my seat noticeably more than the Z now. I'll have some questions for him the next time I see him

I'm with you on the reliability. He was always working on that bi+ch...

cossie1600 · 04-18-2013, 01:51 PM

This will take care of it

DEpointfive0 · 04-18-2013, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

Maybe I was just younger and more impressionable

I remember getting thrown back in my seat noticeably more than the Z now. I'll have some questions for him the next time I see him

I'm with you on the reliability. He was always working on that bi+ch...

LOL!!!
Well, 400HP and 370ft lbs of torque feels like more because it is more no matter the weight of the car, it's just that it doesn't actually get you anywhere once you're actually going, lol

Doodlepower · 04-18-2013, 03:06 PM

the M5 will deff be quicker then the "race car wannabe nismo" for sure

also remember that german HP is equal to 1.231234 Jap hp srs

JARblue · 04-18-2013, 03:09 PM

Did you guys see the new M5 has 500 ft-lb torque @ 1500 RPM

DarkJak · 04-18-2013, 03:41 PM

M5 would be faster in a straight line, although I think the Z would outgrip it in corners and braking. Higher numbers in handling doesn't mean it feels better while handling though.

UNKNOWN_370 · 04-18-2013, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Well... I believe they had a 0-60 of 4.6 seconds, and 1/4 mile in the mid 13's, so you'll be about as quick.
Just gotta understand that those M5's SUCK reliability wise (and if I can say their reliability sucks compared to the 370Z with all the problems I have... LOL... It tells you how big a POS the BMW is)

Those stock times only apply on the auto. (4.6 to 4.9). If you run manual, 4.9 to 5.4 is much more common. It seems, not all manual Z drivers can pull the Z to it's full accel potential.

The auto has been known to hit 4.4 with very mild mods.

Cmike2780 · 04-18-2013, 04:32 PM

Decade old BMW's are money traps. If you can find a good example that hasn't been trashed, it might be worth it if you can get it dirt cheap. Chances are though, no one buys an M5 and drives it like a grandma and you're gonna end up spending a ton to get it marginally reliable. I think that's fair to say about most high performance sports car/sedan.

Zoren 370 · 04-18-2013, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cmike2780

Decade old BMW's are money traps. If you can find a good example that hasn't been trashed, it might be worth it if you can get it dirt cheap. Chances are though, no one buys an M5 and drives it like a grandma and you're gonna end up spending a ton to get it marginally reliable. I think that's fair to say about most high performance sports car/sedan.

That is why they are being sold cheap as a favor for getting them out off their misery with all the headaches of repairs.
I still love the E39 M5 but I would not keep one.

04-18-2013, 01:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
Myron_Nismo Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Atlanta Posts: 68 Drives: Nismo Rep Power: 13	Modded 370 compared to e39 m5? Has anyone driven an 02-03 M5? I know these cars are not really in the same category as the Z but I'm talking purely in terms of acceleration. You can see my mods and power in my sig. I was thinking a Z with similar mods as mine would be pretty close to the M5 since it has a weight advantage and would be pretty close to 394 hp (not whp of course) But im really just speculating. Anyone know from experience? I'm asking because I've always liked them and they are pretty cheap now __________________ 2009 Nismo Fast Intentions non-resonated catback - ARK high flow cats - Stillen G3 - Motordyne M370 - GTM 25 row oil cooler - Uprev tune - 315whp/262wtq

04-18-2013, 01:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	Well... I believe they had a 0-60 of 4.6 seconds, and 1/4 mile in the mid 13's, so you'll be about as quick. Just gotta understand that those M5's SUCK reliability wise (and if I can say their reliability sucks compared to the 370Z with all the problems I have... LOL... It tells you how big a POS the BMW is) Zbrah likes this. __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

04-18-2013, 01:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	The M5 is ridiculous. Purely in terms of acceleration, it will roast the Z, especially from 3rd gear on. Edit** Even the older ones. My buddy used to have one, and I have driven it. Handles like a boat compared to the Z, but it roars off the line. I cannot remember his mods, but I know he did most of the common items. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

04-18-2013, 01:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	Oh, also, they're totally different beasts, all BMWs (not the -28s) really do feel like the ultimate driving machine... For a short period of time... But you'll still have the super stuff steering and suspension wise, they're ok, just compared to a modern car you think, hmmmmm... Did they not know about sway bars __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

04-18-2013, 03:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Did you guys see the new M5 has 500 ft-lb torque @ 1500 RPM __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

04-18-2013, 01:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	This will take care of it

04-18-2013, 03:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
Doodlepower Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Triad area Posts: 15 Drives: 03 Modena-370 Nismo Rep Power: 13	the M5 will deff be quicker then the "race car wannabe nismo" for sure also remember that german HP is equal to 1.231234 Jap hp srs

04-18-2013, 03:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
DarkJak A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 1,397 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 16804	M5 would be faster in a straight line, although I think the Z would outgrip it in corners and braking. Higher numbers in handling doesn't mean it feels better while handling though. __________________ @stupidtoycars \| My track vids 09 7AT\|MCS 2WNR\|Topgunz Rotrex\|Ecutek (Eugene)\|Maxxis RC1\|Titan-7 TS-5\|OSG LSD\|Rear Mount Derale Oil Cooler (WIP)+25 Trans Cooler\|Fismo\|G-LOC R12/R10\|Zeta III L\|NLR Wing and Splitter\|CJM Pan and Fuel Hat\|Radium Surge Tank\|AP Racing CP9668

04-18-2013, 04:32 PM	#14 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	Decade old BMW's are money traps. If you can find a good example that hasn't been trashed, it might be worth it if you can get it dirt cheap. Chances are though, no one buys an M5 and drives it like a grandma and you're gonna end up spending a ton to get it marginally reliable. I think that's fair to say about most high performance sports car/sedan. UNKNOWN_370 likes this. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Question Z(Modded) vs Mazda6speed(modded)	CrownR426	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	20	07-27-2011 02:39 AM
Nismo OEM exhaust compared to aftermarket...	Mythic	Intake/Exhaust	29	10-14-2010 08:45 AM
997 Turbo looks tiny compared to the 370z	YamahaR6	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	7	07-11-2009 06:36 PM
370z Compared to G37s	DigitalMan	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	42	07-04-2009 10:20 PM
370Z compared to a Croissant?	AK370Z	Europe	2	04-03-2009 02:02 AM