The Nissan 350Z and the Infiniti G35 are two of the premier vehicles in the affordable luxury sports car market. While each vehicle provides consumers with a sleek coupe design and upscale performance, there are a few key differences.
The 2009 Nissan 350Z comes standard with a 332-horsepower, six-cylinder engine with 270 pounds of torque and a six-speed manual transmission with an upshift indicator. The vehicle also comes standard with 18-inch aluminum wheels, high-intensity xenon headlights and a Nissan Intelligent Key push-button engine start. The vehicle boasts an EPA-estimated 18 miles per gallon fuel economy in the city and 26 miles per gallon on the highway.
The 2009 Infiniti G35 coupe comes standard with a 330-horsepower, 3.7-liter six-cylinder engine and features exclusive technology that continually fixes valve timing to ensure the best fuel economy and emissions. The vehicle also boasts a class-exclusive all-wheel-drive system that allows for optimal driving ability in all conditions. The G35 also comes with an optional rear camera option to make operating the vehicle in reverse a much easier task. The G35 also boasts an EPA estimated 18 miles per gallon in the city and 26 miles per gallon on the highway.
Both vehicles have similar features in all of the key target areas: fuel economy, style and performance. The key differences between the two are in the amenities. The 350Z comes standard with high-performance xenon headlights and a push-button engine indicator, while the G35 coupe boasts exclusive valve-timing technology, all-wheel drive and an optional rear camera.
While both vehicles are similar, the Infiniti G35 coupe has the slight advantage between the two. The most prominent difference is its offering of an all-wheel-drive system, preventing one of the most common problems with sports cars: handling in adverse weather conditions. The valve timing technology is also important in that it will help keep optimal fuel economy over the life of the vehicle and will prevent hazardous emissions from being emitted from the vehicle. Overall, the G35 provides the best value for consumers.
The information provided in this article is based on the descriptions given by the manufacturers of each car and is not based on first-hand experience driving either of the aforementioned vehicles. Buying a car always comes down to personal preference. Test drive each vehicle before making a purchase.
