2005 Nissan Primera vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Primera and 2005 Nissan 350Z 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 (300 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Primera. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Primera weights approximately 35 kg more than 2005 Nissan 350Z.
Because 2005 Nissan 350Z is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Nissan 350Z. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Primera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (372 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Primera. (314 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Primera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Primera | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Primera | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2182 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1499 kg | 1464 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 76 L |
