Car comparison

Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.2vsNissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) · Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V

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

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Porsche Boxster (987)

S 3.2

280 hp3179 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2004-2006
VS

Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) · Facelift 2007

3.5i V6 24V

300 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2007-2009

Comparison overview

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Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.2

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    260 km/h
    162 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,385 kg
    3,053 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    202 hp/t
    151 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheBoxster (987)S 3.2Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
Power
280hp209kW
300hp224kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
361Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,385kg3,053lb
1,635kg3,605lb
Gross weight
1,670kg3,682lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
82.2s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
85.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
20.9s
Calculated
22.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
16.3L/100 km14.4mpg US17.3mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
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Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
202hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
183hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
582km362mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,179cc194cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,329mm170in
4,315mm170in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,815mm71in
Height
1,295mm51in
1,330mm52in
Wheelbase
2,415mm95in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,486mm59in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,528mm60in
1,540mm61in
Ground clearance
121mm5in
125mm5in
Trunk volume
130L
235L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
80L
CO2 emissions
262g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.2Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.2: Power / Torque
  • Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.26,200 rpm4,700-6,000 rpm6,450 rpm
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V6,400 rpm4,400 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheBoxster (987)S 3.2Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.9 s
22.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.2
280 hp
209 kW
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
300 hp
224 kW

Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V has 20 hp more than Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.2.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.2 and Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.2
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
361 Nm
266 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.2
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
1,635 kg
3,605 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.2
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.26.3 s
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V6.4 s

Although Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V has more power, Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.2 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.2 and Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V: 0.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.2
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.2
280 hp
209 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
300 hp
224 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.2
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,329 mm
170.4 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
Power
300 hp
224 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
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,315 mm
169.9 in
Height
1,330 mm
52.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheBoxster (987)S 3.2Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
Power
280 hp
209 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
361 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
Fuel consumption
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,329 mm
170.4 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,315 mm
169.9 in
Height
1,330 mm
52.4 in
Range score
582 km
362 mi
-
CO2 score
262 g/km
-
Trunk score
130 L
4.6 cu ft
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche Boxster (987) S 3.2
Consumption11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.98 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,888 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.2

  • Is 250 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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