2009 Nissan 370Z vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Nissan 370Z is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Porsche 911 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 18 more horse power than 2009 Nissan 370Z. (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan 370Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 49 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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan 370Z. 2007 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan 370Z has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan 370Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan 370Z | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | 370Z | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3699 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |
