2000 Honda HR-V vs. 2007 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2007 Nissan 350Z is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda HR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda HR-V would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2000 Honda HR-V. (113 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 134 kg more than 2000 Honda HR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2007 Nissan 350Z (363 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda HR-V. (131 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda HR-V | 2007 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | HR-V | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1254 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 76 L |
