GT-R vs. 370Z

FairmanZ · 02-14-2009, 05:08 PM

Why stop at the Cayman S? Another 10 grand and one can get a GT-R. Which brings up another comparison point. The Cayman S was the benchmark for the Z. For half the price the Z will match the 2008 and older Cayman S models. The 911 turbo was the benchmark for the GT-R, which is much cheaper, but not quite half the price of the 911 turbo.

tvfreakazoid · 02-16-2009, 05:23 AM

Very good point. Just drop the extra 10k and get the GTR.

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Originally Posted by FairmanZ

Why stop at the Cayman S? Another 10 grand and one can get a GT-R. Which brings up another comparison point. The Cayman S was the benchmark for the Z. For half the price the Z will match the 2008 and older Cayman S models. The 911 turbo was the benchmark for the GT-R, which is much cheaper, but not quite half the price of the 911 turbo.

RwIron · 02-18-2009, 01:47 AM

why would you compare the two? there from totally different classes. GTR is of course the more dominant car between the two. Better in every way, except on the sales of course. Not everyone can afford the GTR.
But I think the 370z is worth every penny, but I wouldn't be too sure about that with the GTR.^^

KRH · 02-21-2009, 09:50 PM

Wouldnt compare the two. But they are both equally as important....

The GT-R is an engineering muscle flex..its representative of what Nissan can do. It makes them a force to be reconned with and is a prelude to whats to come for the more affordable cars. Its a latent bottom line booster.

The 370Z is an immediate bottom line booter.

Similar to how Honda has the NSX and the S2000... (except Honda is also in Formula 1)

epod86 · 02-21-2009, 10:38 PM

I'm curious to hear Clarkson's take on the 370Z. He panned the 350, but practically hemorrhaged with love for the GT-R. with more GT-R blood in it (and all the refinements that fix it), I think he might like it. Plus, who doesn't love what that man says about cars?

ProfessorDave · 03-09-2011, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by epod86

I'm curious to hear Clarkson's take on the 370Z. He panned the 350, but practically hemorrhaged with love for the GT-R. with more GT-R blood in it (and all the refinements that fix it), I think he might like it. Plus, who doesn't love what that man says about cars?

Crap, who has Clarkson's quote about the 370 in their sig?

Anyway, when the 370 was compared to the BMW Z4, Clarkson said that even though the Z was faster, lighter, cheaper he recommended you buy the bummer...I mean bimmer.

semtex · 02-22-2009, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by KRH

Wouldnt compare the two. But they are both equally as important....

The GT-R is an engineering muscle flex..its representative of what Nissan can do. It makes them a force to be reconned with and is a prelude to whats to come for the more affordable cars. Its a latent bottom line booster.

The 370Z is an immediate bottom line booter.

Similar to how Honda has the NSX and the S2000... (except Honda is also in Formula 1)

Dude, Honda announced that they're pulling out of F1 back in Dec. They're looking at a possible buyout from the Virgin group right now. If it falls through, they'll probably close their doors.

BBC SPORT | Motorsport | Formula One | Global crisis ends Honda F1 era

'Branson has until the end of the month' - Planet-F1 News - from planet-f1.com

herzog · 03-09-2011, 02:17 PM

Hey,

I used to own a 1992 300zx and loved it.

I was hoping you all can help settle a debate which started when a friend was recently talking about the GT-R and I asked "Does it look anything like the new 370Z?" "No, its completely different," he said. I thought I had seen the GT-R at some point but then thought I must be mistaken. I asked if there are any similarities and he said its 100% different.

After looking up some pictures, I thought the GT-R looks like a 370Z on steroids. The hood and headlights are similar. The overall shape of the car is similar. The tail, however, is very different. Overall, I think they are at least somewhat similar.

My friend said that they are not even 1% similar... and also that if I said the GT-R somewhat resembles the front of an Eclipse, he would agree.

If we are comparing sports cars, if I was to list cars that are 100% different versus the GT-R and from each other, I would say 911, Corvette, Audi R8. These are all 100% different, but I dont think the GT-R is 100% different than the 370Z.

What do you think?

Cmike2780 · 03-09-2011, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by herzog

What do you think?

I think your 2 years late to the conversation.

Rui Z · 03-09-2011, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by herzog

Hey,

I used to own a 1992 300zx and loved it.

I was hoping you all can help settle a debate which started when a friend was recently talking about the GT-R and I asked "Does it look anything like the new 370Z?" "No, its completely different," he said. I thought I had seen the GT-R at some point but then thought I must be mistaken. I asked if there are any similarities and he said its 100% different.

After looking up some pictures, I thought the GT-R looks like a 370Z on steroids. The hood and headlights are similar. The overall shape of the car is similar. The tail, however, is very different. Overall, I think they are at least somewhat similar.

My friend said that they are not even 1% similar... and also that if I said the GT-R somewhat resembles the front of an Eclipse, he would agree.

If we are comparing sports cars, if I was to list cars that are 100% different versus the GT-R and from each other, I would say 911, Corvette, Audi R8. These are all 100% different, but I dont think the GT-R is 100% different than the 370Z.

What do you think?

FL 4Motion · 03-09-2011, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by herzog

Hey,

I used to own a 1992 300zx and loved it.

I was hoping you all can help settle a debate which started when a friend was recently talking about the GT-R and I asked "Does it look anything like the new 370Z?" "No, its completely different," he said. I thought I had seen the GT-R at some point but then thought I must be mistaken. I asked if there are any similarities and he said its 100% different.

After looking up some pictures, I thought the GT-R looks like a 370Z on steroids. The hood and headlights are similar. The overall shape of the car is similar. The tail, however, is very different. Overall, I think they are at least somewhat similar.

My friend said that they are not even 1% similar... and also that if I said the GT-R somewhat resembles the front of an Eclipse, he would agree.

If we are comparing sports cars, if I was to list cars that are 100% different versus the GT-R and from each other, I would say 911, Corvette, Audi R8. These are all 100% different, but I dont think the GT-R is 100% different than the 370Z.

What do you think?

although they're both nissan's and of course have a few vague similarities b/c of that, I'd have to say your friend is right and you are wrong.

m4a1mustang · 03-09-2011, 02:38 PM

Old thread, but the GTR and the 370 share a similar cantilever roofline with lends itself to a "similar, but still different" look.

kenchan · 03-09-2011, 03:00 PM

i think im going to make me a nice pepper steak tonight.

Vegitto-kun · 03-09-2011, 03:54 PM

lol old post.

but the Z and GT-R do have parts that resemble eachoter.

mostly the roof line.

and the door windows

The same bloody thing

sorry but the Z's lights are sexier.

herzog · 03-10-2011, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Vegitto-kun

lol old post.

but the Z and GT-R do have parts that resemble eachoter.

mostly the roof line.

and the door windows

The same bloody thing

sorry but the Z's lights are sexier.

Thanks... I couldnt find any old threads as my friend was laughing and saying "oh you couldnt find a single person that agrees with you".

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KRH Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 5 Drives: Honda Accord CoupeLX Rep Power: 17	Wouldnt compare the two. But they are both equally as important.... The GT-R is an engineering muscle flex..its representative of what Nissan can do. It makes them a force to be reconned with and is a prelude to whats to come for the more affordable cars. Its a latent bottom line booster. The 370Z is an immediate bottom line booter. Similar to how Honda has the NSX and the S2000... (except Honda is also in Formula 1) Last edited by KRH; 02-21-2009 at 09:58 PM.

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02-14-2009, 05:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
FairmanZ Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paradise Posts: 133 Drives: Z34 future owner Rep Power: 17	Why stop at the Cayman S? Another 10 grand and one can get a GT-R. Which brings up another comparison point. The Cayman S was the benchmark for the Z. For half the price the Z will match the 2008 and older Cayman S models. The 911 turbo was the benchmark for the GT-R, which is much cheaper, but not quite half the price of the 911 turbo.

02-18-2009, 01:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
RwIron Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: United States Posts: 23 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 17	why would you compare the two? there from totally different classes. GTR is of course the more dominant car between the two. Better in every way, except on the sales of course. Not everyone can afford the GTR. But I think the 370z is worth every penny, but I wouldn't be too sure about that with the GTR.^^

02-21-2009, 10:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
epod86 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 229 Drives: 06 Mustang GT BK M5 Rep Power: 242	I'm curious to hear Clarkson's take on the 370Z. He panned the 350, but practically hemorrhaged with love for the GT-R. with more GT-R blood in it (and all the refinements that fix it), I think he might like it. Plus, who doesn't love what that man says about cars?

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i think im going to make me a nice pepper steak tonight.

03-09-2011, 03:54 PM	#14 (permalink)
Vegitto-kun A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,011 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 263	lol old post. but the Z and GT-R do have parts that resemble eachoter. mostly the roof line. and the door windows The same bloody thing sorry but the Z's lights are sexier.