Toyota Prius vs. Nissan 350Z Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Nissan 350Z to the dealership as the Toyota Prius. As far as MSRP, the Nissan costs tremendously more than the Toyota. The Toyota will save you a bunch of money at the pump every year compared to the Nissan 350Z.

Utility
The Toyota Prius will most definitely prove more practical than the Nissan 350Z for those of you with frequent kid-cargo.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Prius offers a bit more head room than the Nissan 350Z, there really isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
The Toyota Prius is likely to feel slightly sluggish because of its high horsepower-to-weight ratio compared to the Nissan. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Nissan 350Z than the Prius because of its larger tank. The Nissan 350Z and the Toyota Prius compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
The Toyota Prius is likely to feel a little slow because of its high horsepower-to-weight ratio compared to the Nissan. With that kind of horsepower, the Nissan 350Z is a veritable sportscar. With its very low horsepower-to-weight ratio, the 350Z will knock you back into your seat when you accelerate.

Handling
The Toyota Prius's front-wheel drive layout likely gives it better traction in rain, snow or ice than the Nissan 350Z; however, the Nissan 350Z's rear-wheel drive layout likely provides better weight distribution. The Nissan 350Z has tremendously wider tires than the Toyota Prius. Remember that wider tires could improve handling, while smaller tires could provide better handling in deep snow. With their similar turning circles, the Toyota Prius and the Nissan most definitely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Nissan's engine is tremendously bigger than the Toyota Prius's. Note that more sizeable engines may use more gas than smaller ones. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Prius is tremendously more powerful than the Nissan 350Z.

Overview
The 350Z and the Toyota Prius have the same basic after-sale protection.