2008 Nissan 350Z vs. 2007 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2008 Nissan 350Z is newer by 1 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. Both 2008 Nissan 350Z and 2007 Nissan 350Z are equipped with a 3,496 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 350Z. (297 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan 350Z 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, both vehicles can yield 363 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan 350Z | 2007 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | 350Z | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 5.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |
