2001 Lotec Sirius vs. 2009 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2009 Nissan 370Z is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lotec Sirius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lotec Sirius would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Lotec Sirius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotec Sirius (1,185 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 853 more horse power than 2009 Nissan 370Z. (332 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotec Sirius should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan 370Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 274 kg more than 2001 Lotec Sirius.
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, 2001 Lotec Sirius (1,346 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 980 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2001 Lotec Sirius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lotec Sirius | 2009 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Lotec | Nissan |
| Model | Sirius | 370Z |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5987 cc | 3699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 1185 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 1346 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1320 mm |
