2005 Nissan 350Z vs. 1968 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Nissan 350Z is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan 350Z (287 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1968 Porsche 911. (110 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1968 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 432 kg more than 1968 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, 2005 Nissan 350Z (363 Nm) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Porsche 911. (158 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan 350Z | 1968 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | 350Z | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 287 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 61 L |
