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Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) · Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24VvsPorsche Boxster (987) S 3.4

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

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Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) · Facelift 2007

3.5i V6 24V

313 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2007-2009
VS

Porsche Boxster (987)

S 3.4

295 hp3387 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2006-2009

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    313 hp
    233 kW
  • Highest torque
    358 Nm
    264 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    702 km
    436 mi
  • Largest trunk
    235 L
  • Best overall score
    52/100
  • Best practicality score
    30/100

Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4

  • Lightest
    1,395 kg
    3,075 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    211 hp/t
    158 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.0 L/100 km
    21.4 mpg US
    25.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.3 L/100 km
    14.4 mpg US
    17.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelNissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24VPorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4
Power
313hp233kW
295hp220kW
Torque
358Nm264lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,625kg3,583lb
1,395kg3,075lb
Gross weight
1,820kg4,012lb
1,670kg3,682lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
264 km/h
164 mph
To 99% top speed
82.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
86.3s99% target: 261 km/h / 162 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
21.3s
Calculated
21.8s
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17L/100 km13.8mpg US16.6mpg UK
16.3L/100 km14.4mpg US17.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
193hp/t144kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
211hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
702km436mi
Calculated
582km362mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
3,387cc207cu in
Length
4,315mm170in
4,329mm170in
Width
1,815mm71in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,330mm52in
1,292mm51in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,415mm95in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,486mm59in
Rear track
1,540mm61in
1,528mm60in
Ground clearance
100mm4in
121mm5in
Trunk volume
235L
130L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
80L
64L
CO2 emissions-
262g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24VPorsche Boxster (987) S 3.4PowerTorque
  • Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V6,800 rpm4,800 rpm7,050 rpm
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.46,250 rpm4,400-6,000 rpm7,300 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricNissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24VPorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.3 s
21.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
264 km/h
164 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
165 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
313 hp
233 kW
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4
295 hp
220 kW

Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V has 18 hp more than Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4 and Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V: 18 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
358 Nm
264 lb-ft
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4
340 Nm
251 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4
1,395 kg
3,075 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)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4
264 km/h
164 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V6.1 s
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.46.1 s

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

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)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
702 km
436 mi
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4
582 km
362 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
313 hp
233 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4
295 hp
220 kW
6.1 s
264 km/h
164 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)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4
Power
295 hp
220 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,329 mm
170.4 in
Height
1,292 mm
50.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4
Power
295 hp
220 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
6.1 s
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
6.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleNissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24VPorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4
Power
313 hp
233 kW
295 hp
220 kW
Torque
358 Nm
264 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
264 km/h
164 mph
Lightness
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,329 mm
170.4 in
Height
1,292 mm
50.9 in
Range score
702 km
436 mi
582 km
362 mi
CO2 score
-
262 g/km
Trunk score
235 L
8.3 cu ft
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleNissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24VPorsche Boxster (987) S 3.4
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km19.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi30.98 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year2,888 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V

  • Has 18 hp more
  • Has 18 Nm more
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 120 km (75 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 105 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4

  • Is 230 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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