2005 Nissan 350Z vs. 1944 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 2005 Nissan 350Z is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Oldsmobile 66 would be higher. At 3,901 cc (6 cylinders), 1944 Oldsmobile 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan 350Z (300 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1944 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1944 Oldsmobile 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 307 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.
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2005 Nissan 350Z | 1944 Oldsmobile 66 | |
Make | Nissan | Oldsmobile |
Model | 350Z | 66 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1944 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 104.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1463 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3030 mm |