2007 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2008 Nissan 350Z is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 260 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan 350Z. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic 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, 2008 Nissan 350Z (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 2008 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3496 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |
