2005 Lancia Phedra vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z

To start off, both 2005 Lancia Phedra and 2005 Nissan 350Z were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan 350Z (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2005 Lancia Phedra. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2005 Lancia Phedra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 51 kg more than 2005 Lancia Phedra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Nissan 350Z 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 2005 Nissan 350Z. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Lancia Phedra, 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, 2005 Nissan 350Z (372 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lancia Phedra. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lancia Phedra.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Lancia Phedra 2005 Nissan 350Z
Make Lancia Nissan
Model Phedra 350Z
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Minivan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2946 cc 3489 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 201 HP 276 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 372 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 95.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.6 mm 81.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 10.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 205 km/hour 250 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.5 seconds 5.9 seconds
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1784 kg 1835 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 4320 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2690 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.5 L/100km 11.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 80 L


 

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