VQ37VHR vs VR38DETT
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
VQ37VHR
BUY
82/100
+4 points over VR38DETT
0
/ 100
BUY
VQ37VHR
Nissan
0
/ 100
BUY
VR38DETT
Nissan
Specifications
VQ37VHR
VR38DETT
Brand
Nissan
Nissan
Verdict
BUY
BUY
Reliability
82
78
Years
2008--2020
2007--2024
Displacement
3696 cc
3799 cc
Layout
V6
V6
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Turbo
Power
328--336 hp
485--600 hp
Known Issues
0
1
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€2,000--€8,000
Character
VQ37VHR
"370Z/G37/Q60. VVEL variable valve. Smooth, rev-happy. Oil gallery gasket is known issue. Otherwise strong."
VR38DETT
"GT-R R35. Hand-built V6. Incredibly strong internals. Transmission (GR6) is the weak link not engine. Oil changes critical. 800hp+ builds on stock engine common."
Issues Comparison
VQ37VHR 0
No documented issues.
VR38DETT 1
▲ HIGH
GR6 transmission (not engine)