350Z vs 370Z highlights?!?!?!

Mike · 05-03-2011, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by houkouonchi

I think the best way to explain it is simply say its really a completely different car that just looks similar. A 350Z is a Z33 and a 370z is a Z34 using the Japanese model numbers. Nissan does not change these numbers just because the displacement change. The car was basically completely re-designed from the ground up.

Not exactly. First, the difference between the 240Z and 260Z was an increase in stroke. Then when the 280z came out, it was an increase in bore, but all three were the same cars with only minor trim and appearance differences.

It had been a couple years since I had my 350z, but the day I brought the 370 home, I immediately changed out springs, sways and suspensions, and while the front is slightly modified and improved, this car is just an evolution of the past on the same platform with a new body and interior. It felt like I was right back at home taking it apart.

kenchan · 05-03-2011, 03:39 PM

getting hungry...

AlphaSnacks · 05-03-2011, 03:41 PM

Like I said, without getting technical, the differences are minor. We aren't talking VQ35DE and VQ35HR differences here.

kenchan · 05-03-2011, 03:41 PM

the appearance is major.

AlphaSnacks · 05-03-2011, 03:42 PM

Revolutionary implies a game changer. No car is revolutionary, imo. Nothing really is. The 350Z simply evolved into something great, and that was the 370Z. Natural progression for any car, really.

kenchan · 05-03-2011, 03:54 PM

woah...someone needs new camera...

cossie1600 · 05-03-2011, 03:55 PM

miata was revolutionary at the time. prius. audi quattro coupe

Lug · 05-03-2011, 03:56 PM

The 350Z also had a one-piece carbon-fiber driveshaft.

AlphaSnacks · 05-03-2011, 03:58 PM

Heh, I wasn't aware of that.

Davey · 05-03-2011, 04:15 PM

Once upon a time, the 350Z was pretty awesome, and it got more and more awesomer until the 2008, which was the most awesomest 350Z ever.

Then, it got 20 more of whatever the 350Z had 350 of, and it was the 370Z, which is even MORE awesomer.

The end.

Seriously, as an owner of both and a fan of the car, the 370 chassis is still the FM platform like the 350Z was. As was mentioned, the chassis is shorter, wider, lighter, stiffer... The 370Z is improved in almost every way.

I honestly didn't believe it would be that great. I got in my 350Z (not worn out or anything, just 15K miles!) and drove it to the dealer to test out a 370 thinking it would feel about the same but just look better.

It's not a night-and-day difference, but the turn-in is sharper, the car feels much more precise, the whole experience is just better in terms of a "sports car feel."

Anyway, due to it being the same shared platform I don't know if I'd say it's a whole different car but it's certainly different enough where it counts.

FromG2Z · 05-03-2011, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arnold K.

The 370Z is not lighter than the 350Z. Nissan claimed it was, but every magazine that has weighed them have noted they actually weigh the same as the 06-08 350Zs, and more than 03-05 350Zs. Pre-production 370Zs weighed a little less, but then additional safety equipment was added to the final product which added weight.

Anyways, all 07-08 350Zs (also 09 Convertibles) had the new VQ35HR motor, which is essentially the motor our VQ37HR is based on - just with less displacement and a few minor internal differences. Power differences between 350Zs were: 287HP > 300HP > 306HP. So our 370Z has anywhere between 26-45HP more. 370Zs also have a carbon fiber driveshaft, which reduces unsprung weight considerably for much better acceleration.

Then you simply look at the interiors - the 350Zs best interior with navi still looks like it was made from a bin of plastics used to make legos. Where as the 370Zs best interior looks and feels absolutely wonderful all around. Headlights, taillights, every single body panel, suspension, etc. are all different - the cars share practically nothing expect for the 6-speed transmission.

nicely put. I should pass this on to anyone thinking about buying a 370.... lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lug

The motors are a bit more different than that. The valve setup is totally different (variable timing on bothintake and exhaust instead of only intake). This allowed for a bit more power and better gas mileage atr the same time.

Yet another good point I neet to take note of.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

the appearance is major.

That in itself is the "biggest" diff to most people.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

woah...someone needs new camera...

Should I tell them about my DSLR, Ken???? :P

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davey

Once upon a time, the 350Z was pretty awesome, and it got more and more awesomer until the 2008, which was the most awesomest 350Z ever.

Then, it got 20 more of whatever the 350Z had 350 of, and it was the 370Z, which is even MORE awesomer.

The end.

Seriously, as an owner of both and a fan of the car, the 370 chassis is still the FM platform like the 350Z was. As was mentioned, the chassis is shorter, wider, lighter, stiffer... The 370Z is improved in almost every way.

I honestly didn't believe it would be that great. I got in my 350Z (not worn out or anything, just 15K miles!) and drove it to the dealer to test out a 370 thinking it would feel about the same but just look better.

It's not a night-and-day difference, but the turn-in is sharper, the car feels much more precise, the whole experience is just better in terms of a "sports car feel."

Anyway, due to it being the same shared platform I don't know if I'd say it's a whole different car but it's certainly different enough where it counts.

Agreed.

kenchan · 05-03-2011, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FromG2Z

Should I tell them about my DSLR, Ken???? :P

hahaha, yah, but i need to get one too.

onzedge · 05-03-2011, 04:31 PM

iPhone, hmm

YouTube - iPhone4 vs HTC Evo

Waiz · 05-03-2011, 06:38 PM

It's called wikipedia!

I don't have enough time to list all the changes, it's too extensive.

Here are some highlights:

-bigger motor
-Much better interior materials
-No rear-strut tower!
-rev matching on Manual transmission
-Push-button start/keyless entry.

LOL at some of your responses, but then again you're defending your own cars, the same thing happens on my350z whenever someone makes a 370z vs 350z thread.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingbaby

Lol iPhone 4 camera fail!

Edit:

Above comment is true I dont like the 370z but it is better in every way.

Except looks...well the Nismo rocks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge

iPhone, hmm

YouTube - iPhone4 vs HTC Evo

That is user error, he needs to clean his phone or learn to not shoot in direct sunlight.

I took this pic with my Iphone 4....

onzedge · 05-03-2011, 06:42 PM

^^^Where is the picture?

05-03-2011, 03:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
Lug A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,926 Drives: 2006 350Z Rep Power: 20	The 350Z also had a one-piece carbon-fiber driveshaft. __________________ keep Chubbs in your pocket - Chubbs

05-03-2011, 04:31 PM	#13 (permalink)
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onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 64 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684737	^^^Where is the picture? __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

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