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

The Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet is the more powerful of the two, with up to 355 hp against 306 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.8 s against 6.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 293 km/h against 249 km/h. The Nissan 350Z Roadster uses less fuel, from 11.4 L/100 km against 11.7 L/100 km. The Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet is the lighter car, from 1,420 kg against 1,610 kg. At 4,427 mm, the Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet is 117 mm longer than the Nissan 350Z Roadster.

Specification Nissan 350Z Roadster Nissan 350Z Roadster 2005 – 2007 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet Porsche 911 Carrera S 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 355 hp
Torque 353 – 363 Nm 400 Nm
0–100 km/h 6.2 – 6.4 s 4.8 s
Top speed 249 km/h 283 – 293 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 11.4 – 12.0 L/100 km 11.7 – 11.8 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,310 mm 4,427 mm
Width 1,819 mm 1,808 mm
Height 1,330 – 1,331 mm 1,300 mm
Wheelbase 2,649 mm 2,350 mm
Curb weight 1,610 – 1,631 kg 1,420 kg

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