2004 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2012 Nissan 370Z is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (415 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2012 Nissan 370Z. (332 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan 370Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 32 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911.
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, 2004 Porsche 911 (563 Nm) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Porsche 911 | 2012 Nissan 370Z | |
Make | Porsche | Nissan |
Model | 911 | 370Z |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3588 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 415 HP | 332 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 563 Nm | 366 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1537 kg | 1569 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4247 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1326 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 72 L |