2011 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2013 Nissan Z
To start off, 2013 Nissan Z is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Nissan Pathfinder would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Z (327 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Pathfinder. (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Z should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 628 kg more than 2013 Nissan Z.
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 Pathfinder (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Z. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder has automatic transmission and 2013 Nissan Z has manual transmission. 2013 Nissan Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Nissan Pathfinder | 2013 Nissan Z | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | Pathfinder | Z |
Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 327 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2121 kg | 1493 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4884 mm | 4246 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1845 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1834 mm | 1315 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |