2007 Lotus Elise vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan 350Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan 350Z would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan 350Z (287 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Elise. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 502 kg more than 2007 Lotus Elise. 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, 2005 Nissan 350Z (363 Nm) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Elise | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Lotus | Nissan |
| Model | Elise | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 287 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 76 L |
