2005 Nissan 350Z vs. 2005 Pontiac Aztek
To start off, both 2005 Nissan 350Z and 2005 Pontiac Aztek 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 (287 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2005 Pontiac Aztek. (175 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2005 Pontiac Aztek. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Pontiac Aztek weights approximately 361 kg more than 2005 Nissan 350Z.
Because 2005 Pontiac Aztek is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan 350Z. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Aztek will offer significantly more control. 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 (354 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Pontiac Aztek. (298 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Pontiac Aztek.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan 350Z | 2005 Pontiac Aztek | |
| Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
| Model | 350Z | Aztek |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 287 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1469 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 69 L |
