2007 Nissan 350Z vs. 1973 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Nissan 350Z is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1973 Porsche 911. (226 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1973 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 640 kg more than 1973 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, 2007 Nissan 350Z (364 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Porsche 911. (275 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Nissan 350Z | 1973 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | 350Z | 911 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 226 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 364 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 70.4 mm |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 5.3 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 | 1540 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |