Why is the Z slower than comparable cars?

ZMan8 · 08-10-2015, 11:19 AM

Basically my take is when the Z came out in 2009 it was faster than most if not all cars in that price range. Really the Z competed against the Porsche Boxster and Cayman. (poor man's Porsche)

Since then, the genesis, mustang, and camaro have been upgraded at least once if not twice. The Z meanwhile was only upgraded aesthetically. I assume the Z35 will return to the top or near the top, unless they go for a lighter weight car with less power.

kenchan · 08-10-2015, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

Basically my take is when the Z came out in 2009 it was faster than most if not all cars in that price range. Really the Z competed against the Porsche Boxster and Cayman. (poor man's Porsche)

Since then, the genesis, mustang, and camaro have been upgraded at least once if not twice. The Z meanwhile was only upgraded aesthetically. I assume the Z35 will return to the top or near the top, unless they go for a lighter weight car with less power.

long time no post!

my Z can still get me in trouble in 5sec so i dont see the car as being too slow.

plus it's got that special something those other cars dont have. it's not just speed im after.

ped · 08-13-2015, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

long time no post!

my Z can still get me in trouble in 5sec so i dont see the car as being too slow.

plus it's got that special something those other cars dont have. it's not just speed im after.

I don't see how anyone can call the 370Z "slow" in any event - 0-60 in 4.8 and 13.4 @ 105.6 stock. Add a CAI and catback plus a tune and you could be looking at 13 flat or high 12s.

Firebase99 · 08-13-2015, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ped

I don't see how anyone can call the 370Z "slow" in any event - 0-60 in 4.8 and 13.4 @ 105.6 stock. Add a CAI and catback plus a tune and you could be looking at 13 flat or high 12s.

Theres this guy, his Handle is Veetec on the 350 forums who ran an HR...stock at 13.1 @107mph.

onzedge · 08-10-2015, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

Basically my take is when the Z came out in 2009 it was faster than most if not all cars in that price range. Really the Z competed against the Porsche Boxster and Cayman. (poor man's Porsche)

Since then, the genesis, mustang, and camaro have been upgraded at least once if not twice. The Z meanwhile was only upgraded aesthetically. I assume the Z35 will return to the top or near the top, unless they go for a lighter weight car with less power.

Howdy, stranger.

ZMan8 · 08-10-2015, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Howdy, stranger.

onzedge · 08-10-2015, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

osbornsm · 08-11-2015, 10:13 AM

Why is the Z slower than comparable cars?

Because you're comparing it to faster cars.

Compare it to a slower one and see if it's faster THEN?!

jcosta79 · 08-10-2015, 02:05 PM

It's not the car, it's the driver.

/thread

ped · 08-13-2015, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by jcosta79

It's not the car, it's the driver.

So a better drive in a Prius will beat a 370Z to 60 and the quarter mile?

jcosta79 · 08-13-2015, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ped

So a better drive in a Prius will beat a 370Z to 60 and the quarter mile?

It's not the driver, it's the car.

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Zbo · 08-14-2015, 12:10 PM

i have no problem with the quickness of the car . I have a problem that this 3.7 engine uses gas like today's modern v8"s . You may as well have bought a v8

Firebase99 · 08-14-2015, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Zbo

i have no problem with the quickness of the car . I have a problem that this 3.7 engine uses gas like today's modern v8"s . You may as well have bought a v8

But you bought the car anyway knowing that right? You did know that before you bought it?

darkphantom · 08-14-2015, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Zbo

i have no problem with the quickness of the car . I have a problem that this 3.7 engine uses gas like today's modern v8"s . You may as well have bought a v8

Yeah, I definitely agree - even with a 6MT...I can't get above 18-19 in city...

90 ST · 08-10-2015, 09:50 PM

Why is the Audi TT never on the list for a 370Z comparison car?

08-10-2015, 11:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
ZMan8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,844 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 660	Basically my take is when the Z came out in 2009 it was faster than most if not all cars in that price range. Really the Z competed against the Porsche Boxster and Cayman. (poor man's Porsche) Since then, the genesis, mustang, and camaro have been upgraded at least once if not twice. The Z meanwhile was only upgraded aesthetically. I assume the Z35 will return to the top or near the top, unless they go for a lighter weight car with less power. __________________ 2010 370Z 40 Anniv., 6 MT \| Fast Intentions \| Swift Springs \| SPC \| Z1Motorsports \| JWM \| Redline Oils \| 35% Window Tint 2015 Mazda6 \| 370ZChicago: Chicago Area Cars & Coffee

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osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 426	Why is the Z slower than comparable cars? Because you're comparing it to faster cars. Compare it to a slower one and see if it's faster THEN?! ZMan8, Hotrodz, Brendan and 1 others like this. __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

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jcosta79 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: N/A Posts: 1,430 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 16	It's not the car, it's the driver. /thread birdman71 likes this. __________________ 2012 PW NISMO #0559 - GT Spec Brace Kit - Swift Springs - ARK TP & Invidia CBE K&N Intake - UpRev Tune - 15mm Z1 Spacers & Studs - StopTech Slotted Rotors & SS Lines - ZSpeed CMAK with Stage 2 Clutch and Lightweight Flywheel

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