I own both, because why not.
Nissan 350Z vs Porsche Boxster S
| Category | Nissan 350Z (287 PS) | Porsche Boxster S |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.5 l V6 | 3.2 l B6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 287 / 283 | 252 / 248 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 371 / 274 | 305 / 225 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1524 / 3360 | 1356 / 2989 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 188 / 186 | 185 / 183 |
Lap Times
| Track | Nissan 350Z (287 PS) | Porsche Boxster S |
|---|---|---|
| Tsukuba | 1:07.98 | 1:08.11 |
| Vairano Handling Course | 1:24.40 | 1:24.00 |
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 8:26.00 | 8:32.00 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:18.70 | 1:18.30 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Nissan 350Z (287 PS) | Porsche Boxster S |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.0 s | 1.8 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.5 s | 2.6 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.7 s | 4.2 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.0 s | 5.7 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 8.7 s | 8.0 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 9.4 s | 9.7 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 11.2 s | 10.4 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 14.5 s | 13.3 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 17.0 s | 17.5 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 22.2 s | 23.4 s |
| 1000 m | 25.2 s @ 212.0 kph | 25.5 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 5.3 s | 6.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 7.1 s | 8.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 10.4 s | 11.4 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 5.0 s | 4.9 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 17.4 s | 17.8 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.5 s | 5.2 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 13.6 s | 13.5 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.2 s @ 84.5 mph | 10.0 s @ 85.7 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.8 s | 13.8 s @ 102.5 mph |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 23.5 s @ 123.7 mph | 23.3 s @ 123.7 mph |
General performance
| Category | Nissan 350Z (287 PS) | Porsche Boxster S |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 251 kph (156 mph) | 263 kph (163 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.50 g (5 m/s²) | 0.53 g (5 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 63.7 kph (39.6 mph) | 64.1 kph (39.8 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 11.8 l/100 km (20 mpg US / 24 UK) | 8.5 l/100 km (28 mpg US / 33 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.88 g (9 m/s²) | 0.92 g (9 m/s²) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (115 ft) | 34 m (112 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 53 m (174 ft) | 51 m (168 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Nissan 350Z (287 PS) | Porsche Boxster S |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 93 | 100 |
| Overall | 98 | 100 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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Grease Monkey 4y ago
Obviously you cant do math or dont know how to read? The boxster won every track but the long straights at the green hell!
Fangio Man 11y ago
"Of course Porsche is better than nissan. What a silly comparison."
alti? Is that you?
