Nissan 350Z Roadster (2005 – 2007) vs Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet (2005 – 2008): specs compared

The Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet is the more powerful of the two, with up to 325 hp against 306 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.0 s against 6.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 285 km/h against 249 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 11.0 L/100 km against 11.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,395 kg against 1,610 kg. At 4,427 mm, the Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet is 117 mm longer than the Nissan 350Z Roadster.

Specification Nissan 350Z Roadster Nissan 350Z Roadster 2005 – 2007 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet 2005 – 2008
Overview
Origin Japan Germany
Documented years 2005 – 2007 2005 – 2008
Body style Roadster · Convertible Convertible
Variants 3 2
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive RWD RWD
Gearbox Manual Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 291 – 306 hp 325 hp
Torque 353 – 363 Nm 370 Nm
0–100 km/h 6.2 – 6.4 s 5.0 s
Top speed 249 km/h 285 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 11.4 – 12.0 L/100 km 11.0 – 11.2 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,310 mm 4,427 mm
Width 1,819 mm 1,808 mm
Height 1,330 – 1,331 mm 1,311 mm
Wheelbase 2,649 mm 2,350 mm
Curb weight 1,610 – 1,631 kg 1,395 kg

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