2010 Nissan 370Z vs. 2010 Audi S3
To start off, both 2010 Nissan 370Z and 2010 Audi S3 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2010 Audi S3. (252 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi S3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 99 kg more than 2010 Audi S3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Audi S3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Nissan 370Z. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi S3 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, 2010 Nissan 370Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi S3. (331 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi S3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Nissan 370Z | 2010 Audi S3 | |
| Make | Nissan | Audi |
| Model | 370Z | S3 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4247 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1326 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
