2008 Honda S2000 vs 2009 Nissan 350Z

2008 Honda S2000

2009 Nissan 350Z

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2-Door Conv

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
S2000 2-Door Conv	18	25	$31,069	$34,300
S2000 2-Door Conv CR	18	25	$32,876	$36,300
S2000 2-Door Conv CR w/Air Conditioning	18	25	$33,780	$37,300

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2-Door Roadster Automatic Enthusiast

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
350Z 2-Door Roadster Automatic Enthusiast	17	23	$35,073	$37,870
350Z 2-Door Roadster Automatic Grand Touring	17	23	$39,419	$42,570
350Z 2-Door Roadster Automatic Touring	17	23	$37,247	$40,220
350Z 2-Door Roadster Manual Enthusiast	17	24	$34,148	$36,870
350Z 2-Door Roadster Manual Grand Touring	17	24	$38,495	$41,570
350Z 2-Door Roadster Manual Touring	17	24	$36,322	$39,220

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$31,069

$35,073

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$34,300

$37,870

Monthly Payment Estimate

$572 / month

$631 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2008 Honda S2000 is a purist's sports car, with the resulting compromises in room and refinement.

Amazing V-6 power and rear-drive handling keep the 2009 Nissan 350Z convertible rooted in sportscar basics and fun.

TCC Likes

Ultimate grip
High-revving four-cylinder
Sweet-shifting manual gearbox

Powerful V-6 engine
Wicked styling
Quick, smooth steering

TCC Dislikes

Aging look
Cramped interior
Lack of storage

Austere interior
Rides rough
Feels heavy for such a small car

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

23 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Two Seater

Subcompact

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

50.7

53.6

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

44.3

42.6

Front Hip Room (in)

49.8

53.2

Front Head Room (in)

34.6

39.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

44.8

51.8

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

50.0

52.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.4

60.6

Wheelbase (in)

94.5

104.3

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

68.9

71.5

Track Width, Front (in)

57.9

60.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

4.8

Length, Overall (in)

162.2

169.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

5.0

4.1

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.1 x - TBD -

12.1 x 0.63

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8 x - TBD -

12.6 x 1.10

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

14.9

15.9

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.4

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.6

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

37.1

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/45WR17

P225/45WR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

T155/80D17

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/40WR17

P245/45WR18

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2864

3596

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

17 x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8.5

18 x 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.0

18 x 8

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

8.0

9.0

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

110

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Engine

Engine Type

Gas I4

Gas V6

Fuel System

MPFI

SMPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

162 @ 6800

268 @ 4800

Engine Order Code

VQ35HR

Displacement

2.2L/132

3.5L/214

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

237 @ 7800

306 @ 6800

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.80

2.76

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.05

2.35

Trans Order Code

- TBD -

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.10

3.36

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.16

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Manual

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.76

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.13

3.84

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.48

1.53

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.94

0.84

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Body Style

2 Door Convertible

2dr Convertible

Vehicle Name

Honda S2000

Nissan 350Z

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.07

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Double-wishbone

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

1.00

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double-wishbone

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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