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Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24VvsAlfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33)

3.5 i V6 24V

283 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2003-2007
VS

Alfa Romeo Spider (939)

3.2 V6

260 hp3195 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2006-2010

Comparison overview

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Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    283 hp
    211 kW
  • Highest torque
    352 Nm
    260 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,635 kg
    3,605 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    173 hp/t
    129 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelNissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24VAlfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
Power
283hp211kW
260hp194kW
Torque
352Nm260lb-ft
322Nm237lb-ft
Curb weight
1,635kg3,605lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
89.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
94.8s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
23.4s
Calculated
32.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
191Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
609km378mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
3,195cc195cu in
Length
4,310mm170in
4,393mm173in
Width
1,815mm71in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,328mm52in
1,318mm52in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,528mm100in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,579mm62in
Rear track
1,545mm61in
1,559mm61in
Trunk volume-
253L
Max trunk volume
130L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
80L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24VAlfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 V6PowerTorque
  • Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V6,200 rpm4,800 rpm6,450 rpm
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V66,200 rpm4,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricNissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24VAlfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.4 s
32.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
100 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
283 hp
211 kW
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
260 hp
194 kW

Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V has 23 hp more than Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 V6 and Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V: 23 hp (17 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
352 Nm
260 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
322 Nm
237 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
1,690 kg
3,726 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V and Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 V6: 0.6 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
283 hp
211 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
260 hp
194 kW
7.0 s
235 km/h
146 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
Power
283 hp
211 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,328 mm
52.3 in
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
253 L
8.9 cu ft
Length
4,393 mm
173.0 in
Height
1,318 mm
51.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleNissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24VAlfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6
Power
283 hp
211 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
352 Nm
260 lb-ft
322 Nm
237 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
Fuel consumption
-
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,328 mm
52.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
253 L
8.9 cu ft
Length
4,393 mm
173.0 in
Height
1,318 mm
51.9 in
Range score
-
609 km
378 mi
Trunk score
130 L
4.6 cu ft
253 L
8.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 V6
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V

  • Has 23 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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