Car comparison

Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4vsNissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V

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

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Porsche Cayman (987C)

S 3.4

295 hp3386 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2005-2009
VS

Nissan 350Z (Z33)

3.5 i V6 24V

313 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2006-2007

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4

  • Fastest top speed
    267 km/h
    166 mph
  • Lightest
    1,390 kg
    3,064 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    212 hp/t
    158 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    260 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    36/100

Nissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Most powerful
    313 hp
    233 kW
  • Highest torque
    352 Nm
    260 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.1 L/100 km
    14.6 mpg US
    17.5 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    65/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
Power
295hp220kW
313hp233kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
352Nm260lb-ft
Curb weight
1,390kg3,064lb
1,545kg3,406lb
Gross weight
1,670kg3,682lb
1,820kg4,012lb
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
88.3s99% target: 264 km/h / 164 mph
Calculated
78.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
21.6s
20.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
16.3L/100 km14.4mpg US17.3mpg UK
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
212hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
203hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
228Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
582km362mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,386cc207cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,341mm171in
4,310mm170in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,305mm51in
1,316mm52in
Wheelbase
2,415mm95in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,486mm59in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,528mm60in
1,544mm61in
Ground clearance
121mm5in
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Trunk volume
260L
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 Cayman (987C) S 3.4Nissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4: Power / Torque
  • Nissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.46,250 rpm4,400-6,000 rpm7,300 rpm
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V6,400 rpm4,800 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.6 s
20.2 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
295 hp
220 kW
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
313 hp
233 kW

Nissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V has 18 hp more than Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4.

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

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
352 Nm
260 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
1,545 kg
3,406 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
267 km/h
166 mph
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.46.1 s
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V5.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Nissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V and Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4: 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
295 hp
220 kW
6.1 s
267 km/h
166 mph
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
313 hp
233 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
Power
295 hp
220 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,341 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 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
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,316 mm
51.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
Power
295 hp
220 kW
313 hp
233 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
352 Nm
260 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
5.8 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
1,545 kg
3,406 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
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,341 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,316 mm
51.8 in
Range score
582 km
362 mi
-
CO2 score
262 g/km
-
Trunk score
260 L
9.2 cu ft
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 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
VehiclePorsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4
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 Cayman (987C) S 3.4

  • Is 155 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Nissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V

  • Has 18 hp more
  • Has 12 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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