2008 Nissan 350Z vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2008 Nissan 350Z is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Quantum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Quantum would be higher. 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 205 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Quantum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 390 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Quantum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan 350Z | 2007 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | 350Z | Quantum |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 364 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 28.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
