Nissan 370Z (2012 – 2020) vs Porsche Cayman S (2012 – 2016): specs compared
The Nissan 370Z is the more powerful of the two, with up to 333 hp against 325 hp. The Porsche Cayman S is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.9 s against 5.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 283 km/h against 249 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 8.0 L/100 km against 10.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,320 kg against 1,461 kg. At 4,379 mm, the Porsche Cayman S is 135 mm longer than the Nissan 370Z.
| Specification |
Nissan
370Z
2012 – 2020
|
Porsche
Cayman S
2012 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2020 | 2012 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 333 hp | 325 hp |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 370 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.3 – 5.6 s | 4.9 – 5.0 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 282 – 283 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.4 – 10.5 L/100 km | 8.0 – 8.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,244 mm | 4,379 mm |
| Width | 1,849 mm | 1,801 mm |
| Height | 1,316 mm | 1,295 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,474 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,461 – 1,473 kg | 1,320 – 1,350 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.