Porsche Boxster S (2012 – 2016) vs Nissan 370Z (2012 – 2020): specs compared
The Nissan 370Z is the more powerful of the two, with up to 333 hp against 315 hp. The Porsche Boxster S is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.0 s against 5.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 277 km/h against 249 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 8.1 L/100 km against 10.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,320 kg against 1,461 kg. At 4,374 mm, the Porsche Boxster S is 130 mm longer than the Nissan 370Z.
| Specification |
Porsche
Boxster S
2012 – 2016
|
Nissan
370Z
2012 – 2020
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2016 | 2012 – 2020 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 315 hp | 333 hp |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 363 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.0 – 5.1 s | 5.3 – 5.6 s |
| Top speed | 270 – 277 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.1 – 8.7 L/100 km | 10.4 – 10.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,374 mm | 4,244 mm |
| Width | 1,801 mm | 1,849 mm |
| Height | 1,280 mm | 1,316 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,474 mm | 2,550 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,320 – 1,350 kg | 1,461 – 1,473 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.