2002 Honda NSX vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2005 Nissan 350Z is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan 350Z (300 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2002 Honda NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 29 kg more than 2002 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, 2005 Nissan 350Z (359 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda NSX. (287 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda NSX. 2002 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 2005 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2005 Nissan 350Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda NSX | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | NSX | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1463 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
