2008 Nissan 350Z vs. 2008 Pontiac G8
To start off, both 2008 Nissan 350Z and 2008 Pontiac G8 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Pontiac G8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Pontiac G8 (361 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2008 Nissan 350Z. (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Pontiac G8 should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 358 kg more than 2008 Pontiac G8.
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 Pontiac G8 (522 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan 350Z. (364 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 Pontiac G8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan 350Z. 2008 Pontiac G8 has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan 350Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Pontiac G8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan 350Z | 2008 Pontiac G8 | |
| Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
| Model | 350Z | G8 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 361 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 364 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 72 L |
