2008 Nissan 350Z vs. 2008 Tata Nano
To start off, both 2008 Nissan 350Z and 2008 Tata Nano 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 271 more horse power than 2008 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2008 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 940 kg more than 2008 Tata Nano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan 350Z | 2008 Tata Nano | |
| Make | Nissan | Tata |
| Model | 350Z | Nano |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 624 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 105 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3099 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1495 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1652 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 37 L |
