2009 Nissan 350Z vs. Its Competition

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Feb 3, 2009

The BMW Z4 is available as a coupe or roadster with six-cylinder and M-Series power.

The Ford Mustang is definitely more common, but it's an obvious choice here with a reasonable price, an available powerful V-8, and rear-wheel drive.

Honda's S2000 roadster is also a possibility.

The two-seater has a completely different character, with an engine that's rev-happy and quite peaky, but with great build quality.

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8 Amazing V-6 power and rear-drive handling keep the 2009 Nissan 350Z convertible rooted in sportscar basics and fun.	8.4 Nostalgia is still a big part of the appeal, but the 2010 Ford Mustang is now every bit a modern, refined sport coupe.	7.8 The 2008 Honda S2000 is a purist's sports car, with the resulting compromises in room and refinement.
MSRP From
$36,870	$21,395	$34,300
Gas Mileage
17 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy	14 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy	18 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy
Engine
Gas V6	Gas V6	Gas I4
EPA Class
Subcompact	Compact	Two Seater
Style Name
2-Door Roadster Man Enthusiast	2-Door Coupe V6	2-Door Convertible
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive	Rear wheel drive	Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
2	4	2
Passenger Doors
N/A	N/A	N/A
Body Style
2dr Convertible	2 Door Coupe	2 Door Convertible
Transmission
Manual w/OD	Manual	Manual