Porsche 911 vs Nissan 370Z Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Porsche 911 · Nissan 370Z
- Length177.9 in
- Height51.2 in
- Wheelbase96.5 in
- Ground clearance4.0 in
- Curb weight3,382 lb – 3,641 lb
- Width72.9 in
- Nissan 370Z width72.6 in – 73.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan 370Z is 8.9 in shorter (177.9 in vs 169.0 in)
- Width: Porsche 911 is 0.2 in narrower (72.9 in vs 73.1 in)
- Height: Nissan 370Z is 0.6 in taller (51.2 in vs 51.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan 370Z has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (96.5 in vs 100.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan 370Z has 0.5 in more ground clearance (4.0 in vs 4.5 in)
- Curb weight: Porsche 911 is 117 lb heavier (3,512 lb vs 3,395 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Nissan 370Z has 0.5 in more ground clearance (4.0 in vs 4.5 in)
- Length: Nissan 370Z is 8.9 in shorter (177.9 in vs 169.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan 370Z has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (96.5 in vs 100.4 in)
- Curb weight: Porsche 911 is 117 lb heavier (3,512 lb vs 3,395 lb)
- Height: Nissan 370Z is 0.6 in taller (51.2 in vs 51.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan 370Z — Nissan 370Z is shorter by 8.9 in Check garage fit for Porsche 911 · garage fit for Nissan 370Z
- Narrower for tight parkingPorsche 911 — Porsche 911 is narrower by 0.2 in
- More ground clearanceNissan 370Z — Nissan 370Z has 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan 370Z — Based on length × width (Nissan 370Z)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Porsche 911 | Nissan 370Z | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.9 in | 169.0 in | 8.9 in |
| Width | 72.9 in | 73.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 51.2 in | 51.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.5 in | 100.4 in | 3.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.0 in | 4.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,512 lb | 3,395 lb | 117 lb |
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