interesting article 370Z vs BRZ comparo

z2z

That Autocar comparison to the Z doesn't seem fair. If the BRZ can't beat the Z on this autocross track, then I doubt it can beat the Z on any other track:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POPiUCtytqc

r1eater

interesting video, stock BRZ vs non stock Z. IF the rumors are right the STI version of the BRZ will be beast.

NYBladeZ

The BRZ/FR-S seems to scream two things, cheap and fun! A new base level Z will cost more than the BRZ. One thing that will be interesting to watch, the Z's aftermarket has grown slowly, we had to wait a long time for forced induction and the S/C kit and elements such as VVEL remained locked with no solution in sight. The BR-Z will have an astounding aftermarket available from what I've seen thus far. If you plan on staying stock, then I'd go with the Z, but if I was going to build a nice Jap Tuner car with strong aftermarket support and many options that is a thrill to drive even at 40-50mph, I'd go with the BRZ.

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Nitex

My thoughts exactly! While I always planed on installing a turbo kit for my Z, after seeing this 11.3 @ 127 BRZ 1/4 mile I am seriously considering a turbo kit BRZ and selling my Z.

Think about it.. with such little time for development, this little car has already bested our FI Zs on our own top track times list. And that is nothing short of amazing IMO.

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Mt Tam I am

I think the author likes the BRZ. I never saw much testing between the three cars, just opinion. The FRS does sound nice though.

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OhNine370Z

This quote is why I own the Z and I'm not shopping for a BRZ.


"The Zed certainly is. You don’t need much more than 3000rpm before the Nissan’s 3.7-litre V6 hurls this long-nosed throwback forward with inscrutable urgency. It’d bolt away from the other two cars down any straight, and on less perfidious old mountain roads than these, it would quite soon be in a completely different département altogether."

Fabio88

Funny thing is I hear alot of people saying ill get BRZ or other cars because its cheaper so they can put parts on the car people say the same with the 370z but mostly people leave their cars stock so its pointless yes this car in this video is fast but 90% of the people wont FI their cars how many people on this forum have FI their 370z 1 out of 10 lets do a poll.


people go to a car dealership and do everything they can just to get a loan and have no money left over to do performance parts that is why 90% dont FI their cars its alot of money to do all this and most people pay cash for these upgrades it would be stupid for someone to rack up a credit card to get these parts.

kk370

200hp this level of power,,,,,can it be so-called a sport car?i dont think so....
too far away....

Nitex

Yes, but with turbo kit and 400 HP its faster than any 370z 1/4 so far on our forum. It is what you make it... sport or RACE car.

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Lug

By this logic, a 350Z is faster/better than a 370Z 'cause there was a guy who got his 1/4 mile in the 9.3 sec range with just some mods.

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Nitex

Better is a fairly vague term. Faster 1/4 mile car yes.. It is at this point in time.

I never said it was "Better"

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obito

I dont give a time to read an article that not proper match up. 370Z and BRZ ? they are in different class.

shadoquad

The BRZ and FRS are alright little sports cars. I'm honestly considering one for DD duties. And they're less expensive to get into than a Z. Considerably slower, too. More practical than a Miata, but I feel the Miata would be more fun to drive (top down can work wonders for a connected feel to the road).

In the end, I like all the cars in this comparo, and I like my Z the best.

Nitex

Agreed shado, I have a 2013 TT RS on order (3 months ago still waiting) for full duty sport and DD.

However im considering something else for DD (possibly BRZ)

Here is what my RS will look like sorry offtopic but i couldnt help it : )

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Streetlife

Congratulations on the Audi TT RS Nitex. I remember waiting 5 months for my 370Z to be made to my ordered specs, it was worth the wait.

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