2012 Nissan 370Z vs. 2012 Nissan Juke
To start off, both 2012 Nissan 370Z and 2012 Nissan Juke were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan 370Z (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Juke. (188 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Juke. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 161 kg more than 2012 Nissan Juke. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 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 2012 Nissan 370Z. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke, 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, 2012 Nissan 370Z (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Juke. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Juke.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan 370Z | 2012 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | 370Z | Juke |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1503 kg | 1342 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4404 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1316 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |
