2001 Nissan Fusion vs. 2013 Lotus Evora

To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan Fusion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan Fusion would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Lotus Evora (345 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 2001 Nissan Fusion. (134 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan Fusion weights approximately 395 kg more than 2013 Lotus Evora.

Because 2013 Lotus Evora is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 Lotus Evora. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Nissan Fusion, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2013 Lotus Evora (400 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan Fusion. (372 Nm). This means 2013 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan Fusion. 2001 Nissan Fusion has automatic transmission and 2013 Lotus Evora has manual transmission. 2013 Lotus Evora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Nissan Fusion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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