R & T Comparo Honda S2000 CR vs Nismo 350Z Dec. Issue
10-23-2007, 03:35 AM
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Originally Posted by SuperBlack350z
nice read. Honda really messed up with that CR. It's so ricey.
10-23-2007, 03:41 AM
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Having owned a S2000 and several Z's including the Nismo Z I'll comment. I think both are well put together. While I appreciate the S2000 there is no way I'd take one over my Nismo Z. The Nismo Z looks much better than pics show and to get the performance of the Z the S2000 CR has to be driven at 9/10ths. Otherwise it is like driving our Miata. The S2000 CR would be a great track car but so would the Nismo Z. The S2000 CR would not make a good daily driver while the Nismo Z will work. Even at 760 lbs. more the Nismo Z was quicker on the tight course they tested on and on a longer track the Nismo Z would be even quicker. Both are great cars.
10-23-2007, 03:50 AM
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Originally Posted by jmark
Having owned a S2000 and several Z's including the Nismo Z I'll comment. I think both are well put together. While I appreciate the S2000 there is no way I'd take one over my Nismo Z. The Nismo Z looks much better than pics show and to get the performance of the Z the S2000 CR has to be driven at 9/10ths. Otherwise it is like driving our Miata. The S2000 CR would be a great track car but so would the Nismo Z. The S2000 CR would not make a good daily driver while the Nismo Z will work. Even at 760 lbs. more the Nismo Z was quicker on the tight course they tested on and on a longer track the Nismo Z would be even quicker. Both are great cars.
- Hate the seats. Reminds me of the 93-97 Honda Del Sol seats and the material evokes the crappy water proof stuff they use to put in the early Xterras.
- Sideskirts and wheels are beautiful but that rear is worse in person than in the pics. IMO it breaks the natural lines of the 350Z.
- Interior still feels as cheap as ever. You would think a special edition Z they would have done a better job.
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10-23-2007, 03:53 AM
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Originally Posted by JDMFairladyZ33
I disagree. I had a chance to see a Nismo Z and a Honda CR side by side and IMO the S2K CR is better built in fit and finish, the interior feels more solid with higher quality materials, exterior looks a lot better all around in person (- rice factor) and the S2K just seemed like the more series track car performance wise. For a guy who sold his S2K first and kept his Z, I really like the CR much better than the NISMO. The NISMO doesn't really impress me at all.
Edit.. never seen a CR in person though so maybe it would be different. i can't say.
10-23-2007, 03:56 AM
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I was a little worried about the rear end of the Nismo Z but once I saw it in person I was quite happy with the look. A friend at work said it best. "That car looks pissed off!". IMHO the rear wing of the S2000CR looks horrible and definetly added on. The Nismo Z rear wing looks Porsche-like to me. Which is not a bad thing IMHO. The Nismo Z aero parts do work and at speeds as low as 70 mph. Read the 240Z Aero test thread here. I don't think you can go wrong with either car. I am a Z fan however.
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10-23-2007, 03:58 AM
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Originally Posted by SuperBlack350z
Honda will always have a better fit and finish than a Nissan IMO, but look wise, the CR is just not it. From the color, to the wing..i just think it's too much and doesn't give a more grown up appeal. Maybe because the s2k is small as it is and adding spoilers on it just looks huge.
Edit.. never seen a CR in person though so maybe it would be different. i can't say.
Edit.. never seen a CR in person though so maybe it would be different. i can't say.
11-06-2007, 09:07 AM
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Road & Track: Nismo 350Z favored over Honda S2000CR
Nice little write-up about both cars. In the end, the Z was the preferred choice and they actually managed to get the Z to trap 13s in the 1/4. Has anyone read it? I always said I enjoyed R&T more than other mags.
11-06-2007, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Arnold K.
Nice little write-up about both cars. In the end, the Z was the preferred choice and they actually managed to get the Z to trap 13s in the 1/4. Has anyone read it? I always said I enjoyed R&T more than other mags.
I read it yesterday. The numbers are very close for both cars, but the S has no AC or radio.
11-06-2007, 11:07 AM
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in addition to this...the s2k beat the z on braking distance from 100-0 by like 10 ft...this is not a regular brake for the z, this is with Brembo...hard to believe but proven...
11-06-2007, 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by jOeL350z
in addition to this...the s2k beat the z on braking distance from 100-0 by like 10 ft...this is not a regular brake for the z, this is with Brembo...hard to believe but proven...
I would expect the S2000 to brake in shorter distances given its weight advantage.
