2009 Lotus Evora vs. 2013 Nissan Z
To start off, 2013 Nissan Z is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Lotus Evora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Lotus Evora would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Z (327 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Evora. (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Z should accelerate faster than 2009 Lotus Evora.
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, 2013 Nissan Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Evora. (342 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Evora.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lotus Evora | 2013 Nissan Z | |
| Make | Lotus | Nissan |
| Model | Evora | Z |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4246 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1845 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2550 mm |
