2013 Chevrolet Traverse vs. 2013 Nissan Z
To start off, both 2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 2013 Nissan Z were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 50 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Traverse. (277 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Z should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Traverse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Traverse weights approximately 675 kg more than 2013 Nissan Z.
Because 2013 Chevrolet Traverse is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Nissan Z. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Traverse will offer significantly more control. 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, both vehicles can yield 366 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2013 Chevrolet Traverse 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. 2013 Chevrolet Traverse will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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| 2013 Chevrolet Traverse | 2013 Nissan Z | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Traverse | Z |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2248 kg | 1573 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5173 mm | 4246 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1991 mm | 1845 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1846 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 72 L |
