2006 Nissan 350Z vs. 2011 Holden Caprice

To start off, 2011 Holden Caprice is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan 350Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan 350Z would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Holden Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Holden Caprice (344 HP) has 44 more horse power than 2006 Nissan 350Z. (300 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Holden Caprice should accelerate faster 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, 2011 Holden Caprice (530 Nm) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 350Z. (353 Nm). This means 2011 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 350Z. 2011 Holden Caprice 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. 2011 Holden Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Nissan 350Z 2011 Holden Caprice
Make Nissan Holden
Model 350Z Caprice
Year Released 2006 2011
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3491 cc 6000 cc
Horse Power 300 HP 344 HP
Torque 353 Nm 530 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 12.3 L/100km