Porsche 911 vs Nissan 370Z Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Porsche 911 · Nissan 370Z
- Length176.8 in – 178.9 in
- Height50.0 in – 51.3 in
- Wheelbase96.5 in – 96.7 in
- Ground clearance5.0 in
- Curb weight3,042 lb – 3,538 lb
- Width71.2 in – 74.0 in
- Nissan 370Z width72.6 in – 72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan 370Z is 7.6 in shorter (177.9 in vs 170.3 in)
- Width: Porsche 911 is 0.1 in narrower (72.6 in vs 72.7 in)
- Height: Nissan 370Z is 1.4 in taller (50.6 in vs 52.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan 370Z has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (96.6 in vs 100.4 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan 370Z is 90 lb heavier (3,290 lb vs 3,380 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Nissan 370Z is 7.6 in shorter (177.9 in vs 170.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan 370Z has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (96.6 in vs 100.4 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan 370Z is 90 lb heavier (3,290 lb vs 3,380 lb)
- Height: Nissan 370Z is 1.4 in taller (50.6 in vs 52.0 in)
- Width: Porsche 911 is 0.1 in narrower (72.6 in vs 72.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan 370Z — Nissan 370Z is shorter by 7.6 in Check garage fit for Porsche 911 · garage fit for Nissan 370Z
- Narrower for tight parkingPorsche 911 — Porsche 911 is narrower by 0.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan 370Z — Based on length × width (Nissan 370Z)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Porsche 911 | Nissan 370Z | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.9 in | 170.3 in | 7.6 in |
| Width | 72.6 in | 72.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 50.6 in | 52.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.6 in | 100.4 in | 3.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,290 lb | 3,380 lb | 90 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 176.8 in – 178.9 in).
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