2005 Mazda Marathon vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, both 2005 Mazda Marathon and 2005 Nissan 350Z were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 196 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Marathon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Marathon weights approximately 53 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Nissan 350Z (372 Nm) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (174 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Marathon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Marathon | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | Marathon | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 3491 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 10 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1517 kg | 1464 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 76 L |
