Car comparison

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 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2009-2012
VS

Nissan 370Z

3.7

328 hp3696 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2008-2012

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    277 km/h
    172 mph
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,350 kg
    2,976 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    237 hp/t
    177 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.4 L/100 km
    16.3 mpg US
    19.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    260 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Nissan 370Z 3.7

  • Most powerful
    328 hp
    245 kW
  • Best estimated range
    686 km
    426 mi
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4Nissan370Z3.7
Power
320hp239kW
328hp245kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
363Nm268lb-ft
Curb weight
1,350kg2,976lb
1,508kg3,325lb
Gross weight
1,645kg3,627lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
82.7s99% target: 274 km/h / 170 mph
Calculated
73.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
18.1s
19.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
237hp/t177kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
218hp/t162kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
663km412mi
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
230g/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
4.9 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.1 s
19.2 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 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
174 km/h
108 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
1,350 kg
2,976 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
277 km/h
172 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 3.45.2 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: 0.4 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
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 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: 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)Facelift 2009S 3.4
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 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
663 km
412 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
5.2 s
277 km/h
172 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/h5.2 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 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/h5.2 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 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
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
5.2 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
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 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
5.2 s
5.6 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
1,508 kg
3,325 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 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
663 km
412 mi
686 km
426 mi
CO2 score
230 g/km
-
Trunk score
260 L
9.2 cu ft
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 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
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4

  • Has 7 Nm more
  • Is 158 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • 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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Nissan 370Z 3.7

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Has 22 km (14 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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