2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Nissan 350Z
To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 260 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Nissan 350Z is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Nissan 350Z. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2008 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |
