Nissan 350Z (2002 – 2005) vs Porsche Boxster S (2004 – 2008): specs compared
The Nissan 350Z is the more powerful of the two, with up to 300 hp against 295 hp. The Porsche Boxster S is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.4 s against 5.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 272 km/h against 249 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 10.4 L/100 km against 11.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,345 kg against 1,545 kg. The Nissan 350Z dates from 2002 – 2005, the Porsche Boxster S from 2004 – 2008.
| Specification |
Nissan
350Z
2002 – 2005
|
Porsche
Boxster S
2004 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2002 – 2005 | 2004 – 2008 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 291 – 300 hp | 280 – 295 hp |
| Torque | 353 – 371 Nm | 320 – 340 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.8 – 5.9 s | 5.4 – 6.3 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 261 – 272 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.4 L/100 km | 10.4 – 11.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,310 mm | 4,328 mm |
| Width | 1,819 mm | 1,801 mm |
| Height | 1,321 mm | 1,295 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,416 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,545 kg | 1,345 – 1,395 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.