2008 Nissan 350Z vs. 2008 Scion xD
To start off, both 2008 Nissan 350Z and 2008 Scion xD were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2008 Scion xD. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2008 Scion xD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 166 kg more than 2008 Scion xD. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Scion xD. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Scion xD.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan 350Z | 2008 Scion xD | |
| Make | Nissan | Scion |
| Model | 350Z | xD |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1252 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 42 L |
