1977 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2012 Nissan 370Z is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 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 (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1977 Porsche 911. (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1977 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 153 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Porsche 911 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan 370Z. (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1977 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Porsche 911 | 2012 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Porsche | Nissan |
| Model | 911 | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1503 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4404 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1316 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |
