2008 Honda FR-V vs. 2008 Nissan 350Z
To start off, both 2008 Honda FR-V 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 168 more horse power than 2008 Honda FR-V. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda FR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda FR-V weights approximately 474 kg more than 2008 Nissan 350Z.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2008 Nissan 350Z (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda FR-V. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda FR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda FR-V | 2008 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | FR-V | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 1112 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 76 L |
