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Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4vsNissan 370Z Coupe · Facelift 2012 3.7 V6

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

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Porsche Cayman (981C)

S 3.4

325 hp3436 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2013-2016
VS

Nissan 370Z Coupe · Facelift 2012

3.7 V6

328 hp3696 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2017

Comparison overview

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Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    281 km/h
    175 mph
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,370 kg
    3,020 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    237 hp/t
    177 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    780 km
    485 mi
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 20123.7 V6
Power
325hp242kW
328hp245kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
363Nm268lb-ft
Curb weight
1,370kg3,020lb
1,508kg3,325lb
Gross weight
1,695kg3,737lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
66.0s99% target: 278 km/h / 173 mph
Calculated
73.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
15.5s
Calculated
19.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
237hp/t177kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
218hp/t162kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
780km485mi
Calculated
686km426mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,436cc210cu in
3,696cc226cu in
Length
4,380mm172in
4,250mm167in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,845mm73in
Height
1,295mm51in
1,310mm52in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,550mm100in
Front track-
1,550mm61in
Rear track-
1,595mm63in
Trunk volume
425L
235L
Doors
2
3
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
72L
CO2 emissions
190g/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 (981C) S 3.4Nissan 370Z Coupe Facelift 2012 3.7 V6PowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4: Power / Torque
  • Nissan 370Z Coupe Facelift 2012 3.7 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.47,400 rpm4,500-5,800 rpm7,650 rpm
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 20123.7 V67,000 rpm5,200 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 20123.7 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.5 s
19.2 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 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
5.7 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
325 hp
242 kW
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 20123.7 V6
328 hp
245 kW

Nissan 370Z Coupe Facelift 2012 3.7 V6 has 3 hp more than Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4 and Nissan 370Z Coupe Facelift 2012 3.7 V6: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 20123.7 V6
363 Nm
268 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 20123.7 V6
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 (981C)S 3.4
281 km/h
175 mph
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 20123.7 V6
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 (981C)S 3.44.9 s
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 20123.7 V65.6 s

Although Nissan 370Z Coupe Facelift 2012 3.7 V6 has more power, Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4 and Nissan 370Z Coupe Facelift 2012 3.7 V6: 0.7 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 (981C)S 3.4
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 20123.7 V6
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4 and Nissan 370Z Coupe Facelift 2012 3.7 V6: 2.3 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 (981C)S 3.4
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 20123.7 V6
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 (981C)S 3.4
780 km
485 mi
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 20123.7 V6
686 km
426 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
325 hp
242 kW
4.9 s
281 km/h
175 mph
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 20123.7 V6
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 (981C)S 3.4
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,380 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 20123.7 V6
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 (981C)S 3.4
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 20123.7 V6
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 (981C) 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 (981C)S 3.4
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
4.9 s
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 20123.7 V6
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 (981C)S 3.4
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 20123.7 V6
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 (981C)S 3.4Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 20123.7 V6
Power
325 hp
242 kW
328 hp
245 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.6 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,508 kg
3,325 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,380 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 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
780 km
485 mi
686 km
426 mi
CO2 score
190 g/km
-
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 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 (981C) S 3.4Nissan 370Z Coupe Facelift 2012 3.7 V6
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4

  • Has 7 Nm more
  • Is 138 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 95 km (59 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 190 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

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