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Nissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24VvsPontiac GTO 5.7i V8 16V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Nissan 350Z (Z33)

3.5 i V6 24V

313 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2006-2007
VS

Pontiac GTO

5.7i V8 16V

344 hp5665 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2004-2005

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Pontiac GTO 5.7i V8 16V

  • Most powerful
    344 hp
    257 kW
  • Highest torque
    488 Nm
    360 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    208 hp/t
    155 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Nissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,545 kg
    3,406 lb
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelNissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24VPontiacGTO5.7i V8 16V
Power
313hp233kW
344hp257kW
Torque
352Nm260lb-ft
488Nm360lb-ft
Curb weight
1,545kg3,406lb
1,650kg3,638lb
Gross weight
1,820kg4,012lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
257 km/h
160 mph
To 99% top speed
78.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
80.0s99% target: 254 km/h / 158 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
20.2s
Calculated
21.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
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Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
203hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
208hp/t155kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
228Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
296Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
5,665cc346cu in
Length
4,310mm170in
4,800mm189in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,316mm52in
1,400mm55in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,788mm110in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,544mm61in
1,577mm62in
Trunk volume
235L
370L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
80L
75L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Nissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24VPontiac GTO 5.7i V8 16VPowerTorque
  • Nissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
  • Pontiac GTO 5.7i V8 16V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V6,400 rpm4,800 rpm6,650 rpm
PontiacGTO5.7i V8 16V5,200 rpm4,000 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricNissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24VPontiacGTO5.7i V8 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.2 s
21.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
257 km/h
160 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
165 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
313 hp
233 kW
PontiacGTO5.7i V8 16V
344 hp
257 kW

Pontiac GTO 5.7i V8 16V has 31 hp more than Nissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Nissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V and Pontiac GTO 5.7i V8 16V: 31 hp (23 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
352 Nm
260 lb-ft
PontiacGTO5.7i V8 16V
488 Nm
360 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
PontiacGTO5.7i V8 16V
1,650 kg
3,638 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
PontiacGTO5.7i V8 16V
257 km/h
160 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V5.8 s
PontiacGTO5.7i V8 16V6.0 s

Although Pontiac GTO 5.7i V8 16V has more power, Nissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Nissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V and Pontiac GTO 5.7i V8 16V: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
PontiacGTO5.7i V8 16V
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
313 hp
233 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
PontiacGTO5.7i V8 16V
344 hp
257 kW
6.0 s
257 km/h
160 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,316 mm
51.8 in
PontiacGTO5.7i V8 16V
Power
344 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,800 mm
189.0 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleNissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24VPontiacGTO5.7i V8 16V
Power
313 hp
233 kW
344 hp
257 kW
Torque
352 Nm
260 lb-ft
488 Nm
360 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
257 km/h
160 mph
Lightness
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,316 mm
51.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,800 mm
189.0 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in
Trunk score
235 L
8.3 cu ft
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Nissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V

  • Is 105 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Pontiac GTO 5.7i V8 16V

  • Has 31 hp more
  • Has 136 Nm more
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 135 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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