2009 Lotus Exige vs. 2006 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2009 Lotus Exige is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan 350Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan 350Z would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan 350Z (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Exige. (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2009 Lotus Exige.
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, 2006 Nissan 350Z (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Exige. (231 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lotus Exige | 2006 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Lotus | Nissan |
| Model | Exige | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 80 L |
