2005 Lotus Exige vs. 2003 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Nissan 350Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Nissan 350Z would be higher. At 3,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan 350Z (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Exige. (243 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 560 kg more than 2005 Lotus Exige. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Nissan 350Z (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lotus Exige | 2003 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Exige | 350Z |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 243 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 81.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 76 L |