2013 Nissan Z vs. 2013 Toyota Corolla

To start off, both 2013 Nissan Z and 2013 Toyota Corolla 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 197 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Corolla. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Z should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Z weights approximately 323 kg more than 2013 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Corolla, 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 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Corolla. (174 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Corolla.

Compare all specifications:

2013 Nissan Z 2013 Toyota Corolla
Make Nissan Toyota
Model Z Corolla
Year Released 2013 2013
Body Type Roadster Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3700 cc 1800 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 327 HP 130 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 366 Nm 174 Nm
Torque RPM 5200 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 95 mm 80 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 88 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type 6-speed manual 5-speed manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1573 kg 1250 kg
Vehicle Length 4246 mm 4540 mm
Vehicle Width 1845 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1326 mm 1465 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2600 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 8.1 L/100km 5.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.9 L/100km 7.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 50 L


 

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