2003 Nissan 350Z vs. 2003 Holden Frontera
To start off, both 2003 Nissan 350Z and 2003 Holden Frontera were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan 350Z (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2003 Holden Frontera. (203 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2003 Holden Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Holden Frontera weights approximately 210 kg more than 2003 Nissan 350Z.
Because 2003 Holden Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Nissan 350Z. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Holden Frontera will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Nissan 350Z (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Holden Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Holden Frontera. 2003 Holden Frontera has automatic transmission and 2003 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2003 Nissan 350Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Holden Frontera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Nissan 350Z | 2003 Holden Frontera | |
Make | Nissan | Holden |
Model | 350Z | Frontera |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3490 cc | 3165 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |