2007 Nissan 350Z vs. 2006 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2007 Nissan 350Z is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan 350Z (297 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (237 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche Boxster.
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 (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan 350Z | 2006 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | 350Z | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 256 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
