2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport vs. 2008 Nissan 350Z
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport and 2008 Nissan 350Z were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport weights approximately 841 kg more than 2008 Nissan 350Z.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport 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, 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (282 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport. 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan 350Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport | 2008 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Trans Sport | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3349 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 282 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1953 kg | 1112 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 76 L |
