1999 Nissan President vs. 2007 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2007 Nissan 350Z is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1999 Nissan President. (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan President.
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, 1999 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 350Z. (364 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 350Z. 1999 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan 350Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Nissan President | 2007 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | President | 350Z |
Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4494 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 364 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2660 mm |