2008 Nissan 350Z vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan 350Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan 350Z would be higher. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2008 Nissan 350Z. (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan 350Z.
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, 2009 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan 350Z. (364 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan 350Z. 2009 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan 350Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan 350Z | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | 350Z | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 364 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 64 L |
