2009 Nissan NP300 vs. 2009 Nissan 370Z
To start off, both 2009 Nissan NP300 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 3,699 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2009 Nissan NP300. (131 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan NP300.
Because 2009 Nissan NP300 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan 370Z. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan NP300 will offer significantly more control. 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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan NP300. (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan NP300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan NP300 | 2009 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | NP300 | 370Z |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2486 cc | 3699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |
