2000 Honda NSX 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 NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda NSX 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 16 more horse power than 2000 Honda NSX. (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 170 kg more than 2000 Honda NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Nissan 350Z (364 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda NSX. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda NSX | 2007 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | NSX | 350Z |
Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3177 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 364 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 76 L |