Porsche 911 vs Nissan 370Z Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Porsche 911 · Nissan 370Z
- Length175.6 in – 176.3 in
- Height51.2 in – 51.6 in
- Wheelbase92.5 in
- Ground clearance3.8 in – 4.3 in
- Curb weight3,075 lb – 3,494 lb
- Width71.2 in – 72.9 in
- Nissan 370Z width72.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan 370Z is 5.2 in shorter (175.9 in vs 170.8 in)
- Width: Porsche 911 is 0.5 in narrower (72.1 in vs 72.6 in)
- Height: Nissan 370Z is 0.4 in taller (51.4 in vs 51.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan 370Z has a 7.9 in longer wheelbase (92.5 in vs 100.4 in)
- Curb weight: Porsche 911 is 19 lb heavier (3,285 lb vs 3,266 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Nissan 370Z has a 7.9 in longer wheelbase (92.5 in vs 100.4 in)
- Length: Nissan 370Z is 5.2 in shorter (175.9 in vs 170.8 in)
- Height: Nissan 370Z is 0.4 in taller (51.4 in vs 51.8 in)
- Width: Porsche 911 is 0.5 in narrower (72.1 in vs 72.6 in)
- Curb weight: Porsche 911 is 19 lb heavier (3,285 lb vs 3,266 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan 370Z — Nissan 370Z is shorter by 5.2 in Check garage fit for Porsche 911 · garage fit for Nissan 370Z
- Narrower for tight parkingPorsche 911 — Porsche 911 is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan 370Z — Based on length × width (Nissan 370Z)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Porsche 911 | Nissan 370Z | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.9 in | 170.8 in | 5.2 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 72.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 51.4 in | 51.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 92.5 in | 100.4 in | 7.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,285 lb | 3,266 lb | 19 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 175.6 in – 176.3 in).
Compare by year
Overlapping model years with dimension data.
Already own one of these cars?
Jump to maintenance sizes on the vehicle page — tires, wipers, battery, and oil when present in the catalog.