2006 Nissan 350Z vs. 1994 Nissan President
To start off, 2006 Nissan 350Z is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan 350Z (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1994 Nissan President. (267 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1994 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan President weights approximately 180 kg more than 2006 Nissan 350Z.
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, 1994 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 350Z. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 350Z. 1994 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 2006 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2006 Nissan 350Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan 350Z | 1994 Nissan President | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | 350Z | President |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3040 mm |
