Porsche Boxster S (2002 – 2005) vs Nissan 350Z (2002 – 2005): specs compared
The Nissan 350Z is the more powerful of the two, with up to 300 hp against 260 hp. The Porsche Boxster S has the higher top speed: 264 km/h against 249 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 10.5 L/100 km against 11.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,320 kg against 1,545 kg.
| Specification |
Porsche
Boxster S
2002 – 2005
|
Nissan
350Z
2002 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2002 – 2005 | 2002 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 260 hp | 291 – 300 hp |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 353 – 371 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.7 – 6.4 s | 5.8 – 5.9 s |
| Top speed | 257 – 264 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.5 – 11.1 L/100 km | 11.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,321 mm | 4,310 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm | 1,819 mm |
| Height | 1,290 mm | 1,321 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,416 mm | 2,649 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,320 – 1,360 kg | 1,545 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.