2000 Acura NSX vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z

To start off, 2005 Nissan 350Z is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura NSX (480 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 260 kg more than 2000 Acura NSX.

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, 2000 Acura NSX (542 Nm) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (372 Nm). This means 2000 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan 350Z. 2005 Nissan 350Z has automatic transmission and 2000 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 2000 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Nissan 350Z will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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