Car comparison

Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4vsNissan 350Z (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 Cayman (987C)

S 3.4

295 hp3386 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2005-2009
VS

Nissan 350Z (Z33) · Facelift 2007

3.5i V6 24V

300 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2007-2009

Comparison overview

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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 combined fuel consumption
    11.0 L/100 km
    21.4 mpg US
    25.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    260 L
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    36/100

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    361 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.1 L/100 km
    14.6 mpg US
    17.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    684 km
    425 mi
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4Nissan350Z (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
Power
295hp220kW
300hp224kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
361Nm266lb-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
80.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
21.6s
20.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg 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
194hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
582km362mi
Calculated
684km425mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,386cc207cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,341mm171in
4,315mm170in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,815mm71in
Height
1,305mm51in
1,325mm52in
Wheelbase
2,415mm95in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,486mm59in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,528mm60in
1,540mm61in
Ground clearance
121mm5in
125mm5in
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) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4: Power / Torque
  • Nissan 350Z (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i 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)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
MetricPorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4Nissan350Z (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i 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
20.4 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
168 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)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
300 hp
224 kW

Nissan 350Z (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V has 5 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) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V: 5 hp (4 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)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
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Nissan350Z (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i 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)Facelift 20073.5i 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)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V5.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Nissan 350Z (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V and Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
Nissan350Z (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4 and Nissan 350Z (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V: 0.7 L/100 km.

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)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
582 km
362 mi
Nissan350Z (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
684 km
425 mi

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)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
300 hp
224 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)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
Power
300 hp
224 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
4,315 mm
169.9 in
Height
1,325 mm
52.2 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
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
Power
295 hp
220 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
Nissan350Z (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Porsche Cayman (987C) 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
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
6.1 s
Nissan350Z (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
5.8 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
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
Nissan350Z (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4Nissan350Z (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
Power
295 hp
220 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
361 Nm
266 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
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
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
4,315 mm
169.9 in
Height
1,325 mm
52.2 in
Range score
582 km
362 mi
684 km
425 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
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.2 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 3.4Nissan 350Z (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V
Consumption11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.25 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.98 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,888 LC/year3,071 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
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 21 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 102 km (63 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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