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Porsche Cayman (987C) · Facelift 2009 S 3.4vsNissan 370Z 3.7

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

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Porsche Cayman (987C) · Facelift 2009

S 3.4

320 hp3436 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2009-2012
VS

Nissan 370Z

3.7

328 hp3696 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2008-2012

Comparison overview

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Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph Unrestricted
    275 km/h
    171 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,375 kg
    3,031 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    233 hp/t
    174 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.1 L/100 km
    16.7 mpg US
    20.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    691 km
    430 mi
  • Largest trunk
    260 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4Nissan370Z3.7
Power
320hp239kW
328hp245kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
363Nm268lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,508kg3,325lb
Gross weight
1,675kg3,693lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
113.8s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
72.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
19.7s
19.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
233hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
218hp/t162kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
691km430mi
Calculated
686km426mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,436cc210cu in
3,696cc226cu in
Length
4,347mm171in
4,250mm167in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,845mm73in
Height
1,306mm51in
1,310mm52in
Wheelbase
2,415mm95in
2,550mm100in
Front track
1,486mm59in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,528mm60in
1,595mm63in
Ground clearance
126mm5in
-
Trunk volume
260L
235L
Doors
2
3
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
65L
72L
CO2 emissions
221g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4Nissan 370Z 3.7PowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4: Power / Torque
  • Nissan 370Z 3.7: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.47,200 rpm4,750 rpm7,500 rpm
Nissan370Z3.77,000 rpm5,200 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4Nissan370Z3.7
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.7 s
19.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
320 hp
239 kW
Nissan370Z3.7
328 hp
245 kW

Nissan 370Z 3.7 has 8 hp more than Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4 and Nissan 370Z 3.7: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Nissan370Z3.7
363 Nm
268 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
Nissan370Z3.7
1,508 kg
3,325 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)Facelift 2009S 3.4
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Nissan370Z3.7
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)Facelift 2009S 3.45.1 s
Nissan370Z3.75.6 s

Although Nissan 370Z 3.7 has more power, Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4 and Nissan 370Z 3.7: 0.5 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)Facelift 2009S 3.4
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Nissan370Z3.7
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4 and Nissan 370Z 3.7: 1.1 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)Facelift 2009S 3.4
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
Nissan370Z3.7
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
691 km
430 mi
Nissan370Z3.7
686 km
426 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
320 hp
239 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Nissan370Z3.7
328 hp
245 kW
5.6 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)Facelift 2009S 3.4
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,347 mm
171.1 in
Height
1,306 mm
51.4 in
Nissan370Z3.7
Power
328 hp
245 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 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)Facelift 2009S 3.4
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Nissan370Z3.7
Power
328 hp
245 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 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)Facelift 2009S 3.4
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
5.1 s
Nissan370Z3.7
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
5.6 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)Facelift 2009S 3.4
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Nissan370Z3.7
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4Nissan370Z3.7
Power
320 hp
239 kW
328 hp
245 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,508 kg
3,325 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,347 mm
171.1 in
Height
1,306 mm
51.4 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
Range score
691 km
430 mi
686 km
426 mi
CO2 score
221 g/km
-
Trunk score
260 L
9.2 cu ft
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 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) Facelift 2009 S 3.4Nissan 370Z 3.7
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4

  • Has 7 Nm more
  • Is 133 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 6 km (4 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Nissan 370Z 3.7

  • Has 8 hp more

Pros

  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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