2010 Nissan 370Z vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Nissan 370Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan 370Z would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan 370Z (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2012 Porsche 911. (345 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 17 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Nissan 370Z. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan 370Z. (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Nissan 370Z | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | 370Z | 911 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4427 mm | 4465 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1316 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 67 L |
