2005 Nissan 350Z vs. 2013 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2013 Nissan Titan is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan 350Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan 350Z would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Titan (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (300 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Titan weights approximately 820 kg more than 2005 Nissan 350Z. 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, 2013 Nissan Titan (522 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (372 Nm). This means 2013 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan 350Z | 2013 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | 350Z | Titan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 2284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2019 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1895 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 106 L |
