Porsche 911 vs Nissan 370Z Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Porsche 911 · Nissan 370Z
- Length174.6 in – 176.8 in
- Height51.0 in – 51.6 in
- Wheelbase92.5 in – 96.5 in
- Ground clearance3.8 in – 4.3 in
- Curb weight3,042 lb – 3,660 lb
- Width71.2 in – 72.9 in
- Nissan 370Z width72.6 in – 72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan 370Z is 5.4 in shorter (175.7 in vs 170.3 in)
- Width: Porsche 911 is 0.6 in narrower (72.1 in vs 72.7 in)
- Height: Nissan 370Z is 0.7 in taller (51.3 in vs 52.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan 370Z has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (94.5 in vs 100.4 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan 370Z is 11 lb heavier (3,351 lb vs 3,362 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Nissan 370Z has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (94.5 in vs 100.4 in)
- Length: Nissan 370Z is 5.4 in shorter (175.7 in vs 170.3 in)
- Height: Nissan 370Z is 0.7 in taller (51.3 in vs 52.0 in)
- Width: Porsche 911 is 0.6 in narrower (72.1 in vs 72.7 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan 370Z is 11 lb heavier (3,351 lb vs 3,362 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan 370Z — Nissan 370Z is shorter by 5.4 in Check garage fit for Porsche 911 · garage fit for Nissan 370Z
- Narrower for tight parkingPorsche 911 — Porsche 911 is narrower by 0.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan 370Z — Based on length × width (Nissan 370Z)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Porsche 911 | Nissan 370Z | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.7 in | 170.3 in | 5.4 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 72.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 51.3 in | 52.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 94.5 in | 100.4 in | 5.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,351 lb | 3,362 lb | 11 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 174.6 in – 176.8 in).
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