NISMO 370z VS Camaro SS

[RiCh z28]

really short answer: "Z" . really long answer: NISSAN 370ZZzZzZzZzZzZzZzZzZzZzZzZz

[JK]

Perfomance-wise, I think 370Z is better. Price-wise, no comparison (Camaro, much better). Looks subjective, but I would give it to Camaro and also a bit more practicality with 2 more seats, although they are very small, they at least serve as an "alibi".

My real issue with 370Z is it looks like Z has lost its direction. Bloated, cartoon like looking (almost 2:1 length to width ration with fangs) and expensive car that can only boast of its performance does not sound like what it should be. Even the performance side comes with a question mark because the engine is essentially 10+ years old. Nissan has milked it way too long.

[GatorBlue371]

Originally Posted by JK

Perfomance-wise, I think 370Z is better. Price-wise, no comparison (Camaro, much better). Looks subjective, but I would give it to Camaro and also a bit more practicality with 2 more seats, although they are very small, they at least serve as an "alibi".

My real issue with 370Z is it looks like Z has lost its direction. Bloated, cartoon like looking (almost 2:1 length to width ration with fangs) and expensive car that can only boast of its performance does not sound like what it should be. Even the performance side comes with a question mark because the engine is essentially 10+ years old. Nissan has milked it way too long.

Really?


I know styling is subjective, but as for the Z loosing its direction... the Z's were built for handling and performance at a bargain package.... which is EXACTLY what the new one is.


You can compare this car to the Camaro all day long, but outside this forum its just not happening. They are too busy comparing it to Porsche's and BMW's.

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by GatorBlue371

You can compare this car to the Camaro all day long, but outside this forum its just not happening. They are too busy comparing it to Porsche's and BMW's.

Kinda like how they're comparing the Camaro to Infinitis?

[Wesman]

Originally Posted by KoTToN

yea i agree i had a nissan a couple years back and their quality is in the crapper for sure.

on a side note my cousin has a titan and its held together pretty well so maybe its hit or miss, but i think trucks are just a different animal for holding up when compared to cars.

Titans are junk.

In fact, they are so bad, that even Nissan has given up trying to built a truck.

They announced that their next generation pickup truck will be a Dodge Ram with Nissan styling, just like the Dodge Dakota/Mitsubishi Raider joint venture.

At least they have the decency to admit when they can't build a truck and just let the experts (Americans) handle it. Toyota can't seem to grasp the concept that they don't know shit about building trucks, and you end up with abominations like the new Tundra.

[GatorBlue371]

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Kinda like how they're comparing the Camaro to Infinitis?

that is a MUCH better comparison

[2fairladysskiller0]

The Z has a higher performance rating 441pts. to 436.
Z SS
Speed 6.6* 6.4
Handling 5.6* 5.3
Acceleration 5.5 5.9
Launch 6.4* 5.6
Braking 5.3* 5.1

Z Wins in 4/5 categories and on the track. I'm 2-0 vs automatic Camaro SS's in my 350Z. While still reving in 1st gear the SS's auto shifts in to 2nd and my car either gains a car length or hits the back of the car if behind because it is slower. American muscle doesn't want to race anymore. I also eat Mustang GT's, Saleens and Boss's in my Japanese Z. It's a natural disaster. But In respect Chevy did do a miracle change over with the new model considering the Z28's were of the ugliest cars ever built. What was that V6's power rating again? 160-170hp? The new car still needs work. I went for a test drive and I couldn't see the gauges because the steering was in the way and didn't lower with the wheel column. My head hit the roof and if I lower the seats the steering wheel is at head height. I turned off the car and looked at the Corvette. The auto has a Rev limiter while in Park as a safety feature. It is the heaviest of all the cars. Has 70's gauges that the Corvette kept until the 80's-90's which is unaccurate at a glance. The car is a good dragster and that's it. I wouldn't race it on a track though. I am impressed with the car though as it has came a long way buuuut then comes my Fairlady with a 3.5L V6 that will outdrag the 6.2L V8's 400-426hp Corvette engine and you can't deny it.

[a_Username]

Originally Posted by 2fairladysskiller0

The Z has a higher performance rating 441pts. to 436.
Z SS
Speed 6.6* 6.4
Handling 5.6* 5.3
Acceleration 5.5 5.9
Launch 6.4* 5.6
Braking 5.3* 5.1

Z Wins in 4/5 categories and on the track. I'm 2-0 vs automatic Camaro SS's in my 350Z. While still reving in 1st gear the SS's auto shifts in to 2nd and my car either gains a car length or hits the back of the car if behind because it is slower. American muscle doesn't want to race anymore. I also eat Mustang GT's, Saleens and Boss's in my Japanese Z. It's a natural disaster. But In respect Chevy did do a miracle change over with the new model considering the Z28's were of the ugliest cars ever built. What was that V6's power rating again? 160-170hp? The new car still needs work. I went for a test drive and I couldn't see the gauges because the steering was in the way and didn't lower with the wheel column. My head hit the roof and if I lower the seats the steering wheel is at head height. I turned off the car and looked at the Corvette. The auto has a Rev limiter while in Park as a safety feature. It is the heaviest of all the cars. Has 70's gauges that the Corvette kept until the 80's-90's which is unaccurate at a glance. The car is a good dragster and that's it. I wouldn't race it on a track though. I am impressed with the car though as it has came a long way buuuut then comes my Fairlady with a 3.5L V6 that will outdrag the 6.2L V8's 400-426hp Corvette engine and you can't deny it.

lol just no to that whole post.

[DGthe3]

Originally Posted by 2fairladysskiller0

The Z has a higher performance rating 441pts. to 436.
Z SS
Speed 6.6* 6.4
Handling 5.6* 5.3
Acceleration 5.5 5.9
Launch 6.4* 5.6
Braking 5.3* 5.1

Z Wins in 4/5 categories and on the track. I'm 2-0 vs automatic Camaro SS's in my 350Z. While still reving in 1st gear the SS's auto shifts in to 2nd and my car either gains a car length or hits the back of the car if behind because it is slower. American muscle doesn't want to race anymore. I also eat Mustang GT's, Saleens and Boss's in my Japanese Z. It's a natural disaster. But In respect Chevy did do a miracle change over with the new model considering the Z28's were of the ugliest cars ever built. What was that V6's power rating again? 160-170hp? The new car still needs work. I went for a test drive and I couldn't see the gauges because the steering was in the way and didn't lower with the wheel column. My head hit the roof and if I lower the seats the steering wheel is at head height. I turned off the car and looked at the Corvette. The auto has a Rev limiter while in Park as a safety feature. It is the heaviest of all the cars. Has 70's gauges that the Corvette kept until the 80's-90's which is unaccurate at a glance. The car is a good dragster and that's it. I wouldn't race it on a track though. I am impressed with the car though as it has came a long way buuuut then comes my Fairlady with a 3.5L V6 that will outdrag the 6.2L V8's 400-426hp Corvette engine and you can't deny it.

umm ... welcome to the site

First, what are these numbers:
Speed 6.6* 6.4
Handling 5.6* 5.3
Acceleration 5.5 5.9
Launch 6.4* 5.6
Braking 5.3* 5.1

2nd, what do you mean "or hits the back of the car if behind"? Last I checked, during a drag race you can only hit a car in front of you if you are faster and someone jumps lanes.

3rd, your Nismo 350Z R tune must be one heck of a machine, because in anything that I've seen the SS will beat a newer Nismo 370Z at the drag strip or on a road course. What it lacks in handling, it makes up for in mid-range acceleration.

4th, your engine never had a warranty. Race someone who has voided their warranty by doing the same things to their car that you got because of your R-tune. Lets see, that would be headers, a cam, pulleys, and a tune, correct? I believe such Camaro's are running mid to low 11s.

[caper]

Originally Posted by 2fairladysskiller0

The Z has a higher performance rating 441pts. to 436.
Z SS
Speed 6.6* 6.4
Handling 5.6* 5.3
Acceleration 5.5 5.9
Launch 6.4* 5.6
Braking 5.3* 5.1

Z Wins in 4/5 categories and on the track. I'm 2-0 vs automatic Camaro SS's in my 350Z. While still reving in 1st gear the SS's auto shifts in to 2nd and my car either gains a car length or hits the back of the car if behind because it is slower. American muscle doesn't want to race anymore. I also eat Mustang GT's, Saleens and Boss's in my Japanese Z. It's a natural disaster. But In respect Chevy did do a miracle change over with the new model considering the Z28's were of the ugliest cars ever built. What was that V6's power rating again? 160-170hp? The new car still needs work. I went for a test drive and I couldn't see the gauges because the steering was in the way and didn't lower with the wheel column. My head hit the roof and if I lower the seats the steering wheel is at head height. I turned off the car and looked at the Corvette. The auto has a Rev limiter while in Park as a safety feature. It is the heaviest of all the cars. Has 70's gauges that the Corvette kept until the 80's-90's which is unaccurate at a glance. The car is a good dragster and that's it. I wouldn't race it on a track though. I am impressed with the car though as it has came a long way buuuut then comes my Fairlady with a 3.5L V6 that will outdrag the 6.2L V8's 400-426hp Corvette engine and you can't deny it.

i guess this hurts then eh?

http://www.fastestlaps.com/track16.html

also from what i have seen 1/4 mile for the 370z is around a mid to low 13? where stock SS has been in the high 12s? IIRC

seems the SS is qquite capable, oh and how does taking 3 people work out for you? ohhhh thats right...

and just for the record this is all in good jest, i actually LIKE the 350 and the 370z. think they are great lookin cars, but to say they are better in the areas you said is a bit of a stretch imo.

[DGthe3]

Originally Posted by caper

i guess this hurts then eh?

http://www.fastestlaps.com/track16.html

also from what i have seen 1/4 mile for the 370z is around a mid to low 13? where stock SS has been in the high 12s? IIRC

seems the SS is qquite capable, oh and how does taking 3 people work out for you? ohhhh thats right...

and just for the record this is all in good jest, i actually LIKE the 350 and the 370z. think they are great lookin cars, but to say they are better in the areas you said is a bit of a stretch imo.

Dude, you broke my chain! I had 7 threads at the top (though one is a closed sticky)

[caper]

oh i forgot this one too, just in case you thought it was a fluke that the ss out performed the nissan on the track...guess "you cant deny it"

http://www.fastestlaps.com/track20.html

[caper]

Originally Posted by DGthe3

Dude, you broke my chain! I had 7 threads at the top (though one is a closed sticky)

opps, then i did it again too, lol

[ViperTomcat]

Originally Posted by DGthe3

umm ... welcome to the site

First, what are these numbers:
Speed 6.6* 6.4
Handling 5.6* 5.3
Acceleration 5.5 5.9
Launch 6.4* 5.6
Braking 5.3* 5.1

I have a sneaking suspicion...

2010 370Z 32k B 441 F R
6.6 5.6 5.5 6.4 5.3 332 270 3267 53% 3.7

Those are the 370Z's stats from Forza Motorsport 3, for the XBox 360.

Really kid? I'm assuming you're a kid because you came onto a REAL car site and brought VIDEO GAME statistics to a discussion.

This is quite possibly one of the most moronic things I have seen on any forum yet about any car. You seriously are bringing a video game car into a discussion on REAL LIFE Camaro SS vs. 370Z? Really?

Thats pathetic.