2007 Honda NSX vs. 2012 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2012 Nissan 370Z is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2007 Honda NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 133 kg more than 2007 Honda NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Nissan 370Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda NSX. (299 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda NSX. 2012 Nissan 370Z has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 2007 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan 370Z will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda NSX | 2012 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | NSX | 370Z |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
