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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 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally 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
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    283 km/h
    176 mph
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,340 kg
    2,954 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    243 hp/t
    181 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.7 L/100 km
    18.5 mpg US
    22.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    711 km
    442 mi
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • 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
1,340kg2,954lb
1,508kg3,325lb
Gross weight
1,665kg3,671lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
67.4s99% target: 280 km/h / 174 mph
Calculated
73.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
15.7s
Calculated
19.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
243hp/t181kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
218hp/t162kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
711km442mi
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
211g/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
4.8 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.7 s
19.2 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 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
8.6 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
113 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
1,340 kg
2,954 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
283 km/h
176 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 3.45.0 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: 0.6 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
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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: 1.5 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
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 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
711 km
442 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
5.0 s
283 km/h
176 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/h5.0 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 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/h5.0 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
5.0 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
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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
5.0 s
5.6 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
1,508 kg
3,325 lb
Fuel consumption
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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
711 km
442 mi
686 km
426 mi
CO2 score
211 g/km
-
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 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
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4

  • Has 7 Nm more
  • Is 168 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 25 km (16 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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