2006 Nissan 350Z vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan 350Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan 350Z would be higher. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 Nissan 350Z. (300 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 205 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 350Z. (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Nissan 350Z | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | 350Z | 911 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3824 cc |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 64 L |