realcom2

I was looking at curb weight of the two vehicles per my subject line on yahoo and saw that there is about a 100 lb difference. I'm not the most technical but can anyone share some of the major factors or am I reading incorrect information?

bbs350z

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leather, more sound deadening material, etc. our car is a heavy car, especially the roadster

Villa67

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I guess '06 owners will have to start a diet to make up for the difference lol.

realcom2

I am pretty sury I compared the coupe Z with the Altmia. We dont have a back seat and the car is smaller. Is it something with the tye of metal used in the frame, RWD????

Jay'Z

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Start them now..... hurry......

gothchick

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The VTEC makes the Z heavy.

But the rsx is still heavier.

Tubbs

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Awesomness is heavy.

JCat

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Isn't the Altima front wheel drive ??

Ghost 350z

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the rear pumpkin ways like 90lbs...and the altima doesnt have that

ANXIOUZ

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My guess would be that the larger wheels on the Z add some weight. And my parents have an Altima and although the build quality feels similiar to the Z, the doors definitely feel lighter and less heavy-duty. I think the Z has extra reinforcement and/or more crap hidden away.

Hybrid90

That's cuz the Altima's body is made out of all carbon fiber!

SergEK

I wish the Z had VTEC.....it would run 12's

The frame is stiffer and heavier as well as being RWD with a drive shaft, rear pumpkin, larger wheels, brakes etc...

InSaNeZ

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Safety features I'm sure are also a reason.