2008 Nissan 350Z vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2008 Nissan 350Z is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan 350Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan 350Z would be higher. Both 2008 Nissan 350Z and 2005 Nissan 350Z are equipped with a 3,498 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 6 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Nissan 350Z (364 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan 350Z | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | 350Z | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 364 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |
