Porsche Cayman R (2010 – 2011) vs Nissan 370Z Nismo (2009 – 2012): specs compared
The Nissan 370Z Nismo is the more powerful of the two, with up to 350 hp against 330 hp. The Porsche Cayman R is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.9 s against 5.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 282 km/h against 261 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 9.3 L/100 km against 11.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,295 kg against 1,535 kg. At 4,404 mm, the Nissan 370Z Nismo is 58 mm longer than the Porsche Cayman R.
| Specification |
Porsche
Cayman R
2010 – 2011
|
Nissan
370Z Nismo
2009 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2010 – 2011 | 2009 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 330 hp | 354 hp |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 371 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 – 5.0 s | 5.4 s |
| Top speed | 280 – 282 km/h | 261 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.3 – 9.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,346 mm | 4,404 mm |
| Width | 1,801 mm | 1,844 mm |
| Height | 1,285 mm | 1,316 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,413 mm | 2,550 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,295 – 1,320 kg | 1,535 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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