Nissan GT-R vs Nissan Z
Overview | |
Years produced1996 | Years produced2023-Present |
MSRP$113,540 | MSRP$42,970 |
Listings159 | Listings1076 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.3 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryNissan’s hottest model returns for 2021 breathing fire, burning asphalt, and soothing souls. The 2021 Nissan GT-R Premium not only romps, but it also cruises. Capable of blistering acceleration and awe-inspiring cornering, the GT-R can also be calm, composed, and actually comfortable—not descriptors that would have been applied to earlier generations of the car nicknamed "Godzilla." | |
Reviews SummaryRevived in 2023, the Nissan Z is essentially an update of the sixth-generation model, sold from 2009 to 2020. It remains a two-seat coupe with a liftback design, a six-cylinder engine, and rear-wheel drive (RWD)—a recipe that dates back to the first-generation 1970 Datsun 240Z. Of course, the 2026 Z is much more powerful and technologically advanced than its forebears, and slots into a segment of the market with no direct competition. Verdict: Being based on the previous-generation 370Z can make it seem out-of-date, but we like the 2026 Nissan Z. That’s especially true of the new Heritage Edition, which wears a compelling paint color, bronze wheels, and retro graphics and badges. Nevertheless, the car needs a tech update and better steering ASAP. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.8L 565 hp V6 | Engine3.0L 400 hp V6 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity2 |
Horsepower565 hp @ 6800 rpm | Horsepower400 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City16 | MPG City18 |
MPG Highway22 | MPG Highway24 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.8L 565 hp V6 | Engine Name3.0L 400 hp V6 |
Torque467 lb-ft @ 3300 rpm | Torque350 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower565 hp @ 6800 rpm | Horsepower400 hp @ 6400 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City16 | MPG City18 |
MPG Highway22 | MPG Highway24 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity2 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space8.8 cu ft | Cargo Space6.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight3935 lbs | Curb Weight3486 lbs |
Height53.9 in | Height51.8 in |
Length185.4 in | Length172.4 in |
Width74.6 in | Width72.6 in |
Wheelbase109.4 in | Wheelbase100.4 in |
Maximum Payload792 lbs | Maximum Payload725 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors2 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1996 | 2023-Present |
MSRP | $113,540 | $42,970 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | 6.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Nissan’s hottest model returns for 2021 breathing fire, burning asphalt, and soothing souls. The 2021 Nissan GT-R Premium not only romps, but it also cruises. Capable of blistering acceleration and awe-inspiring cornering, the GT-R can also be calm, composed, and actually comfortable—not descriptors that would have been applied to earlier generations of the car nicknamed "Godzilla." | Revived in 2023, the Nissan Z is essentially an update of the sixth-generation model, sold from 2009 to 2020. It remains a two-seat coupe with a liftback design, a six-cylinder engine, and rear-wheel drive (RWD)—a recipe that dates back to the first-generation 1970 Datsun 240Z. Of course, the 2026 Z is much more powerful and technologically advanced than its forebears, and slots into a segment of the market with no direct competition. Verdict: Being based on the previous-generation 370Z can make it seem out-of-date, but we like the 2026 Nissan Z. That’s especially true of the new Heritage Edition, which wears a compelling paint color, bronze wheels, and retro graphics and badges. Nevertheless, the car needs a tech update and better steering ASAP. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.8L 565 hp V6 | 3.0L 400 hp V6 |
Drive Train | AWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 2 |
Horsepower | 565 hp @ 6800 rpm | 400 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City | 16 | 18 |
MPG Highway | 22 | 24 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.8L 565 hp V6 | 3.0L 400 hp V6 |
Torque | 467 lb-ft @ 3300 rpm | 350 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower | 565 hp @ 6800 rpm | 400 hp @ 6400 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 16 | 18 |
MPG Highway | 22 | 24 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 2 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 8.8 cu ft | 6.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3935 lbs | 3486 lbs |
Height | 53.9 in | 51.8 in |
Length | 185.4 in | 172.4 in |
Width | 74.6 in | 72.6 in |
Wheelbase | 109.4 in | 100.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 792 lbs | 725 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 2 |
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