2005 Honda NSX vs. 2007 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2007 Nissan 350Z is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 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 65 more horse power than 2005 Honda NSX. (241 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda NSX weights approximately 276 kg more than 2007 Nissan 350Z.
Because 2005 Honda NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 350Z, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (363 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX. 2005 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan 350Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda NSX | 2007 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | NSX | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1254 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
