Evo X vs Nissan 370z - Octane Report

AK370Z · 02-21-2010, 07:53 PM

It's raining and the roads are closed for us. These are the perfect conditions for Stephen to take out our two latest project cars for an introduction and quick drive. Our 332hp Nissan 370Z and 291hp Lancer Evo X are closely matched but completely different in feel. The wet weather only furthers their differences and highlights how cars that seem similar on paper are actually quite different in real life.

From here we'll be turning our 370Z into a solid street car with reliability to match and our Evo X into an all-out caged racecar. But, for now, how do they feel?

Source: The Octane Report - Project Nissan 370Z vs Lancer Evo X Intro - HD Video

This is NOT a full review. Keep your discussions civil. Personal attack against your fellow member(s) will earn you a temp ban without notice.

nuTinmuch · 02-21-2010, 07:56 PM

It's like they summed up everything I wanted to say in a nice little video package!

I wish I could just have both.

theDreamer · 02-21-2010, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by nuTinmuch

It's like they summed up everything I wanted to say in a nice little video package!

I wish I could just have both.

I agree with this.
The Evo has some great perks to it, but so does the Z and on different days one would be better (street & track days). Maybe I need to go find a used Evo for fun to mess around with.

alefcole · 02-21-2010, 08:01 PM

Great, one more useless thread. Don't feed the troll!!!!!!!

AK370Z · 02-21-2010, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by alefcole

Great, one more useless thread. Don't feed the troll!!!!!!!

You should stop trolling on here and go HERE

STItoEVOX · 02-21-2010, 09:45 PM

so, once again... who wants to trade their 370Z for my Evo X?? anybody...? anybody...?!

shabarivas · 02-21-2010, 10:26 PM

lol hahahah still no bites man? wanna buy my spectrum elite

? still nib

chuckd05 · 02-21-2010, 10:31 PM

nice wires or whatever it is hanging from under the evo x

JB-370z · 02-21-2010, 11:04 PM

I wonder what their plans for these two are?? N.A. vs Turbo ---- RWD vs AWD this is going to be good!

antman22 · 02-22-2010, 12:09 AM

cool little video. it pretty much says it as it is. neither is better than another (well, we may think differently here on this forum hehe),but its all about driver preference between these two cars. some folks prefer the awd capabilities while others like the fun in a rwd package.

the key is to have as much fun in whichever you choose

....as long as its the Z :P

alefcole · 02-22-2010, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

You should stop trolling on here and go HERE

LOL, I agree with everyone here, both cars are great cars:

The 135 and the Exo X is a drivers match.

370Zsteve · 02-22-2010, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by antman22

cool little video. it pretty much says it as it is. neither is better than another (well, we may think differently here on this forum hehe),but its all about driver preference between these two cars. some folks prefer the awd capabilities while others like the fun in a rwd package.

the key is to have as much fun in whichever you choose

....as long as its the Z :P

Great vid, but when looks are figured into the equation, I know which car wins

NYBladeZ · 02-22-2010, 12:29 PM

it was reviewed in the rain, of course the car will feel different. This will be an ongoing debate, once the Z's get fed through S/C's we can put this to rest. I test drove both, the Evo is wonderful but it doesn't feed the need for a sport car/weekend driver which is what I was looking for. If you want a comfy daily driver that's the way to go.

M1K3 · 02-22-2010, 05:02 PM

My brother has the evo x and both are great cars. im very content with my z and wouldnt trade it for one. But i sure love driving around with him. Evo x and a 370 look great on the road together!

RCZ · 02-22-2010, 08:33 PM

Eyes closed 370z over evo all day everyday.

02-21-2010, 07:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	Evo X vs Nissan 370z - Octane Report It's raining and the roads are closed for us. These are the perfect conditions for Stephen to take out our two latest project cars for an introduction and quick drive. Our 332hp Nissan 370Z and 291hp Lancer Evo X are closely matched but completely different in feel. The wet weather only furthers their differences and highlights how cars that seem similar on paper are actually quite different in real life. From here we'll be turning our 370Z into a solid street car with reliability to match and our Evo X into an all-out caged racecar. But, for now, how do they feel? Source: The Octane Report - Project Nissan 370Z vs Lancer Evo X Intro - HD Video This is NOT a full review. Keep your discussions civil. Personal attack against your fellow member(s) will earn you a temp ban without notice. __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

02-21-2010, 07:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
nuTinmuch A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,092 Drives: PG 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 18	It's like they summed up everything I wanted to say in a nice little video package! I wish I could just have both. __________________ nuTinmuch! -- Platinum Graphite 370Z -- Check out my Gallery thread here!

02-21-2010, 08:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
alefcole Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SJ Posts: 709 Drives: 2011 Black ZCP E92M3 Rep Power: 18	Great, one more useless thread. Don't feed the troll!!!!!!! __________________

02-21-2010, 09:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
STItoEVOX Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Waimalu, Hawaii Posts: 105 Drives: 08 Evolution X Rep Power: 16	so, once again... who wants to trade their 370Z for my Evo X?? anybody...? anybody...?! __________________ I want to trade my Evo X for your 370 Z... Seriously.

02-21-2010, 10:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
chuckd05 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 Drives: No longer a Z Rep Power: 20	nice wires or whatever it is hanging from under the evo x __________________ 09 370Z 6M PW - FBO Best 1/4 mile = 12.926 @ 109 SOLD -- 08 BMW 135i - FBO 12.1@120mph SOLD -- white 09 e92 335 Coupe Mtech - 11.9 @ 119 :-)

02-21-2010, 10:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 914	lol hahahah still no bites man? wanna buy my spectrum elite ? still nib

02-21-2010, 11:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
JB-370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,859 Drives: Stage 2 Twin Turbos Rep Power: 19	I wonder what their plans for these two are?? N.A. vs Turbo ---- RWD vs AWD this is going to be good! __________________ ll Baker Tuning ll GTM ll Powerhouse Amuse ll HKS ll Up-Rev ll iForged ll AP Racing ll Pioneer ll SPL ll Bride ll Top Secret ll OS Giken ll GTM Stage 2 Twin Turboed 370z (First in Texas, Thanks To Baker Tuning)

02-22-2010, 12:09 AM	#10 (permalink)
antman22 Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 597 Drives: 09 PG 370z 7AT Rep Power: 17	cool little video. it pretty much says it as it is. neither is better than another (well, we may think differently here on this forum hehe),but its all about driver preference between these two cars. some folks prefer the awd capabilities while others like the fun in a rwd package. the key is to have as much fun in whichever you choose ....as long as its the Z :P

02-22-2010, 12:29 PM	#13 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	it was reviewed in the rain, of course the car will feel different. This will be an ongoing debate, once the Z's get fed through S/C's we can put this to rest. I test drove both, the Evo is wonderful but it doesn't feed the need for a sport car/weekend driver which is what I was looking for. If you want a comfy daily driver that's the way to go. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

02-22-2010, 05:02 PM	#14 (permalink)
M1K3 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: plainfield illinois Posts: 61 Drives: 11' Touring/MT Black Rep Power: 16	My brother has the evo x and both are great cars. im very content with my z and wouldnt trade it for one. But i sure love driving around with him. Evo x and a 370 look great on the road together! __________________ Red Touring w/ Sport package 6m/t

02-22-2010, 08:33 PM	#15 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Eyes closed 370z over evo all day everyday.

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