2011 Nissan 370Z vs. 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, 2011 Nissan 370Z is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan 370Z (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (260 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser weights approximately 353 kg more than 2011 Nissan 370Z.
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, 2011 Nissan 370Z (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser. 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2011 Nissan 370Z has manual transmission. 2011 Nissan 370Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Nissan 370Z | 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | 370Z | FJ Cruiser |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 367 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4404 mm | 4671 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1323 mm | 1811 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |