2004 Nissan 350Z vs. 2006 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2006 Nissan 1400 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan 350Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan 350Z would be higher. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan 350Z (287 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 2006 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan 1400 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2004 Nissan 350Z.
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, 2004 Nissan 350Z (372 Nm) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Nissan 350Z | 2006 Nissan 1400 | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | 350Z | 1400 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3507 cc | 1397 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 287 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 97 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 45 L |