Nissan 370Z Roadster (2009 – 2012) vs Porsche Cayman S (2009 – 2012): specs compared

The Nissan 370Z Roadster is the more powerful of the two, with up to 328 hp against 320 hp. The Porsche Cayman S is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.1 s against 5.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 277 km/h against 249 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 9.4 L/100 km against 10.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,350 kg against 1,520 kg. At 4,341 mm, the Porsche Cayman S is 94 mm longer than the Nissan 370Z Roadster.

Specification Nissan 370Z Roadster Nissan 370Z Roadster 2009 – 2012 Porsche Cayman S Porsche Cayman S 2009 – 2012
Overview
Origin Japan Germany
Documented years 2009 – 2012 2009 – 2012
Body style Roadster · Convertible —
Variants 2 2
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive RWD RWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 328 hp 320 hp
Torque 363 Nm 370 Nm
0–100 km/h 5.5 – 5.8 s 5.1 – 5.2 s
Top speed 249 km/h 275 – 277 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 10.9 – 11.2 L/100 km 9.4 – 9.8 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,247 mm 4,341 mm
Width 1,849 mm 1,801 mm
Height 1,326 mm 1,306 mm
Wheelbase 2,550 mm 2,416 mm
Curb weight 1,520 – 1,532 kg 1,350 – 1,375 kg

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