1994 Lotus Esprit vs. 2007 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2007 Nissan 350Z is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1994 Lotus Esprit. (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1994 Lotus Esprit.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1994 Lotus Esprit (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 350Z. (364 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1994 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Lotus Esprit | 2007 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Esprit | 350Z |
Year Released | 1994 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2172 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 264 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 364 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 81 mm |
Top Speed | 267 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 76 L |