Nissan 350Z (Z33)
Car comparison
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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5.7i V8 16V
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Pontiac GTO 5.7i V8 16V
- Most powerful344 hp257 kW
- Highest torque488 Nm360 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight208 hp/t155 kW/t4.8 kg/hp
- Largest trunk370 L
- Best overall score62/100
- Best performance score68/100
- Best practicality score50/100
Nissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.8 s
- Fastest top speed265 km/h165 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Lightest1,545 kg3,406 lb
- Best economy score0/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V | PontiacGTO5.7i V8 16V |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 313hp233kW | 344hp257kW |
| Torque | 352Nm260lb-ft | 488Nm360lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,545kg3,406lb | 1,650kg3,638lb |
| Gross weight | 1,820kg4,012lb | - |
| 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 | - |
| Fuel consumption highway | 8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK | - |
| 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 24V: Power / Torque
- Pontiac GTO 5.7i V8 16V: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V | 6,400 rpm | 4,800 rpm | 6,650 rpm |
| PontiacGTO5.7i V8 16V | 5,200 rpm | 4,000 rpm | 5,450 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V | PontiacGTO5.7i 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V | 5.8 s |
| PontiacGTO5.7i V8 16V | 6.0 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top 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.
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| Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V |
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| PontiacGTO5.7i V8 16V |
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V | PontiacGTO5.7i V8 16V | ||||||||||||||||
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| 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 |
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| 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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