1972 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2011 Nissan 370Z is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan 370Z (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 911. (165 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 420 kg more than 1972 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Nissan 370Z (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 911. (206 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Porsche 911 | 2011 Nissan 370Z | |
Make | Porsche | Nissan |
Model | 911 | 370Z |
Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2339 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1497 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4404 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1323 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |