2003 Porsche Boxster vs. 2011 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2011 Nissan 370Z is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Porsche Boxster 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 (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2003 Porsche Boxster. (262 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2003 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 189 kg more than 2003 Porsche Boxster. 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 (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Porsche Boxster. (310 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Porsche Boxster | 2011 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Porsche | Nissan |
| Model | Boxster | 370Z |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 262 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 72 L |
