2009 Nissan 370Z vs 2009 Porsche Cayman

2009 Nissan 370Z

2009 Porsche Cayman

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2-Door Coupe Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
370Z 2-Door Coupe Automatic	18	26	$29,259	$31,230
370Z 2-Door Coupe Automatic Touring	18	26	$33,122	$35,760
370Z 2-Door Coupe Manual	18	26	$28,043	$29,930
370Z 2-Door Coupe Manual NISMO	18	26	$36,551	$39,130
370Z 2-Door Coupe Manual Touring	18	26	$31,919	$34,460

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2-Door Coupe

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Cayman 2-Door Coupe	19	27	$42,755	$50,300
Cayman 2-Door Coupe S	19	26	$51,170	$60,200

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$29,259

$42,755

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$31,230

$50,300

Monthly Payment Estimate

$521 / month

$838 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The Nissan Z has never occupied the top spot in the performance world—and it doesn't now—but it's still a great performance car that starts just under $30,000.

The 2009 Porsche Cayman is a fabulous ride that's worth every penny.

TCC Likes

Edgy styling
332-horsepower V-6!
Rev-matching manual transmission

Sonorous flat-six engine
Responsiveness and agility
Better cargo space than other sports cars

TCC Dislikes

Lots of tire noise
Prominent drivetrain noise
Thrifty interior

Noisy interior
Standard seats skimp on side support
Options can quickly push the price out of bounds

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

26 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Two-Seater

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

54.6

- TBD -

Passenger Volume (ft³)

51.6

- TBD -

Front Head Room (in)

38.2

- TBD -

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.4

- TBD -

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

42.9

- TBD -

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

60.6

58.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.84

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

167.2

172.1

Height, Overall (in)

51.9

51.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.6

60.4

Wheelbase (in)

100.4

95.1

Liftover Height (in)

35.9

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.8

70.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

6.9

9.2

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.0 x 1.3

12.52 x 0.94

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.0 x 0.6

11.78 x 0.94

Brake Type

Pwr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.9

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.6

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

34.7

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

13.5

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

32.8

- TBD -

Steering Type

Variable Pwr Rack & Pinion

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

245/45WR18

P235/50ZR/17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

225/50WR18

P205/55ZR/17

Spare Tire Size

T145/80D17

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3278

2943

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 9.0

17 x 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8.0

17 x 7.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

9.0

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

270 @ 5200

221 @ 4600-6000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.7L/- TBD -

2.9L/177

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

332 @ 7000

265 @ 6500

Engine Type

Gas V6

Gas Flat 6-cyl

Fuel System

SMPI

SMFI

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

Clutch Size (in)

9.45

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.04

1.43

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Rear-Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.84

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.97

3.44

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.19

2.12

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.36

3.88

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

1.09

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Manual

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

- TBD -

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.92

3.50

Summary

Vehicle Name

Nissan 370Z

Porsche Cayman

Body Style

2 door coupe

2 Door Coupe

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double wishbone

MacPherson Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-link

MacPherson Strut

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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