2010 Nissan 370Z vs. 2010 Hyundai ix35
To start off, both 2010 Nissan 370Z and 2010 Hyundai ix35 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 (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai ix35. (113 HP @ 400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai ix35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai ix35 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2010 Nissan 370Z.
Because 2010 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 2010 Nissan 370Z. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai ix35, 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, 2010 Nissan 370Z (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai ix35. (260 Nm @ 1250 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai ix35.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Nissan 370Z | 2010 Hyundai ix35 | |
| Make | Nissan | Hyundai |
| Model | 370Z | ix35 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 400 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1537 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4427 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1316 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2640 mm |
