1999 Pontiac Rageous vs. 2010 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2010 Nissan 370Z is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Pontiac Rageous. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Pontiac Rageous would be higher. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Pontiac Rageous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1999 Pontiac Rageous. (312 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1999 Pontiac Rageous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Pontiac Rageous weights approximately 504 kg more than 2010 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, 1999 Pontiac Rageous (454 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1999 Pontiac Rageous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Pontiac Rageous | 2010 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Pontiac | Nissan |
| Model | Rageous | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5737 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 312 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1586 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2550 mm |
