2007 Acura RDX vs. 2007 Nissan 350Z
To start off, both 2007 Acura RDX and 2007 Nissan 350Z were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2007 Acura RDX. (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2007 Acura RDX.
Because 2007 Acura RDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Nissan 350Z. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Acura RDX 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, 2007 Nissan 350Z (363 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura RDX. (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura RDX. 2007 Acura RDX has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan 350Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Acura RDX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura RDX | 2007 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Acura | Nissan |
| Model | RDX | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
