1974 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2012 Nissan 370Z is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1974 Porsche 911. (227 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1974 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 669 kg more than 1974 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, 2012 Nissan 370Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Porsche 911. (280 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Porsche 911 | 2012 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Porsche | Nissan |
| Model | 911 | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2550 mm |
