2012 Nissan 370Z vs 2012 Porsche Cayman

2012 Nissan 370Z

2012 Porsche Cayman

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2-Door Coupe Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
370Z 2-Door Coupe Automatic	19	26	$31,457	$33,580
370Z 2-Door Coupe Automatic Touring	19	26	$35,452	$38,280
370Z 2-Door Coupe Manual	18	26	$30,241	$32,280
370Z 2-Door Coupe Manual NISMO	18	26	$38,916	$41,660
370Z 2-Door Coupe Manual Touring	18	26	$34,250	$36,980
370Z 2-Door Roadster Automatic	18	25	$37,506	$40,500
370Z 2-Door Roadster Automatic Touring	18	25	$41,205	$44,500
370Z 2-Door Roadster Manual Touring	18	25	$40,002	$43,200

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2-Door Coupe

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Cayman 2-Door Coupe	19	27	$46,530	$51,900
Cayman 2-Door Coupe R	19	27	$59,490	$66,300
Cayman 2-Door Coupe S	19	26	$55,710	$62,100
Cayman 2-Door Coupe S Black Edition	19	26	$60,570	$67,500

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$31,457

$46,530

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$33,580

$51,900

Monthly Payment Estimate

$560 / month

$865 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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9.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Performance per dollar, the 2012 Nissan 370Z is a bargain, and it's quick enough in absolute terms to reach toward the domain of much more expensive sports cars.

The 2012 Porsche Cayman is a potent mix of performance, comfort, and cargo space, and a leader in the sports car segment.

TCC Likes

Dynamic styling
Powerful, torquey V-6
Synchro-Rev manual gearbox

Powerful, sweet-sounding flat-six engine
Telepathic steering and braking
Good cargo space

TCC Dislikes

Tire/road noise
Drivetrain noise
Lack of interior space

Wind and road noise
Base seats lack side bolstering
Options can ramp price into 911 territory

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

Highway

26 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Two-Seater

Interior Dimensions

Front Leg Room (in)

42.9

33.5

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

54.6

- TBD -

Front Head Room (in)

38.2

37.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.4

51.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

51.6

- TBD -

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.6

70.9

Track Width, Front (in)

61.0

58.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.84

5.1

Length, Overall (in)

167.2

172.3

Height, Overall (in)

51.8

51.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.8

60.4

Wheelbase (in)

100.4

95.1

Liftover Height (in)

35.9

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

6.9

14.5

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6 x 0.6

11.8 x 0.8

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6 x 1.1

12.5 x 1.1

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.9

Steering

Steering Type

Variable Pwr Rack & Pinion

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.7

2.6

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

34.7

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

13.5

17.1-13.8

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

32.8

36.4

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

245/45WR18

P235/50R/17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

225/50WR18

P205/55R/17

Spare Tire Size

T145/80D17

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3283

2932

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

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Engine

Engine Type

Gas V6

Gas Flat 6-Cyl

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

270 @ 5200

221 @ 4400-6000

Engine Order Code

VQ37VHR

Displacement

3.7L/- TBD -

2.9L/177

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

332 @ 7000

265 @ 7200

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.97

3.44

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.19

2.12

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.36

3.88

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

1.09

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Manual

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

- TBD -

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.92

3.50

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

Summary

Body Style

2 Door Coupe

Vehicle Name

Nissan 370Z

Porsche Cayman

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent

MacPherson Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.3

8.5

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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