2005 Nissan 350Z vs. 2001 Opel Astra
To start off, 2005 Nissan 350Z is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Opel Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Opel Astra would be higher. At 3,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Opel Astra (437 HP @ 7350 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (283 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 380 kg more than 2001 Opel Astra.
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, 2001 Opel Astra (531 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (354 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan 350Z | 2001 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | 350Z | Astra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 437 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7350 RPM |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 61 L |
