2007 Nissan 350Z vs. 1997 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Nissan 350Z is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 350Z. (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 560 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 350Z. (364 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan 350Z | 1997 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | 350Z | 911 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 537 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 364 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 100 L |
