Nissan 350Z / 370Z (2009) vs. Porsche Cayenne (2012) Specs

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2009 Nissan 350Z / 370Z and 2012 Porsche Cayenne Specifications

Model Year	2009	2012
Model	Nissan 350Z / 370Z	Porsche Cayenne
Engine	3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 350 hp@7400 276 lb-ft@5200	turbocharged 4.8L V8 DOHC-4v 500 hp@6000 516 lb-ft@2250
Transmission	6-speed manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	100.4 in	114.0 in	-13.6 in
Length	167.2 in	190.8 in	-23.6 in
Width	72.8 in	76.3 in	-3.5 in
Height	51.9 in	67.4 in	-15.5 in
Curb Weight	3232 lb.	4784 lb.	-1552 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.0 gal.	22.4 gal.	-3.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	0.0 in	38.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.4 in	0.0 in	54.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.6 in	0.0 in	54.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.9 in	0.0 in	42.9 in
Total Legroom	42.9 in (over 1 rows)	0 in (over 1 rows)	42.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	6.9 ft³	23.7 ft³	-16.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	6.9 ft³	62.9 ft³	-56 ft³

2009 Nissan 350Z / 370Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	2dr Hatch 332-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	It was a two seater, and I enjoy driving with people around. see full Nissan 350Z / 370Z review
2008	2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	very cramped, not designed for very long rides. Not for tall people. see full Nissan 350Z / 370Z review

2012 Porsche Cayenne Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The 14 way memory seats with a/c fit the bill with 2 drivers of varying heights and my need to keep cool duirng 3 years of treatment for a life threatening disease see full Porsche Cayenne review

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