2013 Nissan Z vs. 2013 Toyota Avalon

To start off, both 2013 Nissan Z and 2013 Toyota Avalon 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 63 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Avalon. (264 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Z should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Avalon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Avalon weights approximately 80 kg more than 2013 Nissan Z.

Because 2013 Nissan Z is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 Nissan Z. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Avalon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Avalon. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Avalon. 2013 Toyota Avalon 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 Toyota Avalon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2013 Nissan Z 2013 Toyota Avalon
Make Nissan Toyota
Model Z Avalon
Year Released 2013 2013
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3700 cc 3500 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 327 HP 264 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 366 Nm 336 Nm
Torque RPM 5200 RPM 4700 RPM
Engine Bore Size 95 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 83 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1493 kg 1573 kg
Vehicle Length 4246 mm 4960 mm
Vehicle Width 1845 mm 1835 mm
Vehicle Height 1315 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2820 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 7.9 L/100km 7.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.8 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 64 L


 

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