Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33)
Car comparison
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.
New comparisonAlfa Romeo Spider (939)
3.2 V6
Comparison overview
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Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V
- Quickest 0-100 km/h6.4 s
- Fastest top speed260 km/h162 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful283 hp211 kW
- Highest torque352 Nm260 lb-ft
- Lightest1,635 kg3,605 lb
- Best power-to-weight173 hp/t129 kW/t5.8 kg/hp
- Best overall score53/100
- Best performance score61/100
Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 V6
- Largest trunk253 L
- Best economy score76/100
- Best practicality score42/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V | Alfa 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 24V: Power / Torque
- Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 V6: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V | 6,200 rpm | 4,800 rpm | 6,450 rpm |
| Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6 | 6,200 rpm | 4,500 rpm | 6,450 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V | Alfa 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V | 6.4 s |
| Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6 | 7.0 s |
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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top 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.
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| Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V |
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| Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6 |
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V | Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 V6 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 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
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LC = Local Currency
| Vehicle | Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 V6 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 20.13 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 32.39 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,019 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
Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 V6
- Has 123 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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