Nissan 370Z vs. Porsche 911
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Nissan 370Z and Porsche 911 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Nissan 370Z and the Porsche 911.
When comparing the Nissan 370Z's and the Porsche 911's specifications and ratings, the Nissan 370Z has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Porsche 911 has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. The Nissan 370Z and Porsche 911 have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Nissan 370Z's and the Porsche 911's specifications and ratings, the Porsche 911 is a better car than the Nissan 370Z.
Pricing: A used 2020 Nissan 370Z ranges from $26,628 to $44,494 while a used 2020 Porsche 911 is priced between $101,994 to $146,975.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Nissan 370Z loses 31.9 percent of its value and the Porsche 911 loses 8.3 percent of its value. This means the Porsche 911 retains 23.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Nissan 370Z.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Nissan 370Z is 8.3 out of 10 while the Porsche 911's quality rating is 9.2 out of 10. This results in the Nissan 370Z being ranked 4 out of 15 Best Sports Cars and the Porsche 911 being ranked 1 out of 41 Best Luxury Sports Cars.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Nissan 370Z is 8.0 out of 10. For the Porsche 911 the reliability rating is 8.4 out of 10. This gives the Porsche 911 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Nissan 370Z.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Nissan 370Z’s base engine makes 332 horsepower, and the Porsche 911 base engine makes 379 horsepower. Both the 370Z and the 911 are rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 494 and 406 miles respectively. Both models use premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$30,090
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
$28,504
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
$25,000 - $33,045
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$97,400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$94,049
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$41,350 - $500,000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$33,227
Price Range:
$26,628 - $44,494
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
$28,476
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
$24,294 - $36,416
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
23
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
34,855
# Good or Great Deals:
5
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$126,527
Price Range:
$101,994 - $146,975
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$80,113
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$32,174 - $182,277
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
90
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
19,417
# Good or Great Deals:
18
Nissan 370Z Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Porsche 911 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.2 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
10.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan 370Z
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
11.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Sports Cars)
8.7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Sports Cars)
4.9 - 11.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
6.8%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Porsche 911
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
8.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
4.7 - 13.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
1.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
0.6 - 6.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
13
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
1.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.9 - 22.8
Nissan 370Z Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 15Ranking
2 out of / 6Ranking
2 out of / 6Ranking
2 out of / 6Ranking
4 out of / 15Ranking
4 out of / 15Ranking
4 out of / 14Ranking
4 out of / 6Ranking
6 out of / 15Ranking
7 out of / 15Ranking
9 out of / 15Porsche 911 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 41Ranking
1 out of / 41Ranking
2 out of / 41Ranking
4 out of / 41Ranking
21 out of / 32Ranking
31 out of / 41Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Nissan 370Z Trim Levels
Base, NISMO, Sport, Sport Touring
Porsche 911 Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
332 hp @ 7000 rpm
Torque:
270 foot-lbs @ 5200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.100 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
379 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
331 foot-lbs @ 1950 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.113 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 26 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
323 / 494 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 24 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
304 / 406 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
6.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
58.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
4.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3333 lbs
Width:
72.6 inches
Height:
51.8 inches
Length:
167.5 inches
Wheelbase:
100.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3354 lbs
Width:
79.7 inches
Height:
51.2 inches
Length:
177.9 inches
Wheelbase:
96.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/50R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/40ZR19
Exterior Colors
Black
Magnetic Black Pearl
Blue
Deep Blue Pearl Metallic
Gray
Gun Metallic
Red
Passion Red
Silver
Brilliant Silver Metallic
White
Pearl White Tricoat
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Jet Black Metallic
Blue
Gentian Blue Metallic / Miami Blue / Night Blue Metallic
Gray
Agate Grey Metallic / Chalk
Red
Carmine Red / Guards Red
Silver
Dolomite Silver Metallic / GT Silver Metallic
White
Carrara White Metallic / White
Green
Aventurine Green Metallic
Orange
Lava Orange
Yellow
Racing Yellow
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black w/ Chalk Stitching / Black/Bordeaux Red / Black/Iceland Green / Black/Mojave Beige
Blue
Graphite Blue / Graphite Blue w/ Chalk Stitching
Brown
Truffle Brown / Truffle Brown w/ Chalk Stitching
Gray
Slate Gray/Chalk / Slate Grey / Slate Grey w/ Chalk Stitching
Green
Agave Green / Agave Green w/ Chalk Stitching
Red
Bordeaux Red / Bordeaux Red w/ Chalk Stitching
