2005 Nissan 350Z vs. 1989 TVR 400
To start off, 2005 Nissan 350Z is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 TVR 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 TVR 400 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 TVR 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan 350Z (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1989 TVR 400. (275 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1989 TVR 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 296 kg more than 1989 TVR 400. 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, 1989 TVR 400 (366 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (354 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1989 TVR 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan 350Z | 1989 TVR 400 | |
| Make | Nissan | TVR |
| Model | 350Z | 400 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2420 mm |
