2007 Nissan 350Z vs. 2012 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2012 Nissan Armada is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan 350Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan 350Z would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 350Z. (297 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2007 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, 2012 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 350Z. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 350Z. 2012 Nissan Armada 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. 2012 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan 350Z | 2012 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | 350Z | Armada |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3129 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 106 L |
