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.
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.
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2013 Nissan Z | 2013 Toyota Avalon | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Z | Avalon |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | Roadster | 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 | 1573 kg | 1573 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4246 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1845 mm | 1835 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1326 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |