Nissan 370Z Forum - View Single Post - Why is the Z slower than comparable cars?

Wicked Daddy · 08-10-2015, 08:44 AM

Thanks to all for the input.
As I said, the Nismo Z is my car of choice. I had a 06 G35 that I built up, only because I really wanted a Z but the dealer made me a deal on the G that the Nissan dealer couldn't beat. I finally traded it in on a QX60 for my wife and now I'm finally going to get my Z. When making comparisons, I found (as others have pointed out) that the econo-boxes (love that!) had faster launch times and that was perplexing. But as others have also pointed out, the Z is not a drag racer nor am I interested in drag racing it. (I have a '55 Buick I built for that). I also like how the most comparitive sports car to the Z is the Porsche and that the Z is better looking (IMO) and performs just as well for less money.

Thanks again. I enjoyed the opinions and it gave me a perspective of the passion of Z owners... a passion I too will share very soon.

08-10-2015, 08:44 AM	#25 (permalink)
Wicked Daddy Base Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 3 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 9	Thanks to all for the input. As I said, the Nismo Z is my car of choice. I had a 06 G35 that I built up, only because I really wanted a Z but the dealer made me a deal on the G that the Nissan dealer couldn't beat. I finally traded it in on a QX60 for my wife and now I'm finally going to get my Z. When making comparisons, I found (as others have pointed out) that the econo-boxes (love that!) had faster launch times and that was perplexing. But as others have also pointed out, the Z is not a drag racer nor am I interested in drag racing it. (I have a '55 Buick I built for that). I also like how the most comparitive sports car to the Z is the Porsche and that the Z is better looking (IMO) and performs just as well for less money. Thanks again. I enjoyed the opinions and it gave me a perspective of the passion of Z owners... a passion I too will share very soon.