2009 Hyundai Entourage vs. 2009 Nissan 370Z

To start off, both 2009 Hyundai Entourage and 2009 Nissan 370Z were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Entourage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Entourage. (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Entourage.

Because 2009 Nissan 370Z is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Nissan 370Z. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Entourage, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Nissan 370Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Entourage. (253 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Entourage. 2009 Hyundai Entourage has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan 370Z has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan 370Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Hyundai Entourage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2009 Hyundai Entourage 2009 Nissan 370Z
Make Hyundai Nissan
Model Entourage 370Z
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Minivan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3800 cc 3699 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 247 HP 332 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 253 Nm 366 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 5200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.4:1 9.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1860 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.4 L/100km 9.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.9 L/100km 13.1 L/100km