2004 Nissan 350Z vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier is newer by 6 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan 350Z (287 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Frontier. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 130 kg more than 2010 Nissan Frontier. 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, 2010 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan 350Z. (372 Nm). This means 2010 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan 350Z | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | 350Z | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3490 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 287 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1459 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |
