Performance Dropoff in Roadster vs Coupe?

hey32g · 04-21-2013, 09:23 PM

Anyone have a good feel for the difference in performance in the roadster vs the coupe? Looking at 370's and I would love a roadster. but I still want a focused performance car. Would love to have an open top, but not willing to give up much performance.

All advice is welcome. Thanks.

Roadster4Us · 04-21-2013, 10:21 PM

Your talking about 200 extra pounds in weight. It's still very performance capable. Here is a pretty good review from a design perspective.

First Drive: 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster shrugs off the convertible stigma

IDZRVIT · 04-22-2013, 06:53 AM

Having owned a '09 coupe and currently driving a '10 roadster I can say that I didn't notice any difference in performance. They are both fast and capable.

jlbrenne · 04-22-2013, 07:12 AM

I have had both. I notice no diff. I prefer the vert

Zlips · 04-22-2013, 07:27 AM

The performance difference to me is not noticeable either. I had a 2010 coupe and now have a 2012 roadster. I will say that I was never one to track my car or push it to the limits.

hey32g · 04-22-2013, 08:24 AM

Great to hear. Thanks for the input guys.

gr8-wrx · 04-22-2013, 05:50 PM

No difference as far as I could tell during test drives. I'd say drive both and see what you like better...

bvl · 04-23-2013, 06:25 AM

You notice the weight but that is only if you drive a coupe/R back to back IMHO. The structure is pretty stiff so I notice little cowl shake in ours compared to other convertibles I have driven.

I don't follow the 'giving up much performance' statement: are you tracking the car? If not...you can't use the potential of this car to more then 6/10ths on the street. Lets be real here, these cars have over 300 HP, big tires and can get you in trouble anywhere if you pooch it.

If you only care about strait line 0-60, wrong car as well (Mustang or used SBC car is the way to go there, C5/6's can be had cheap

)

I like the package/value of our Z for what it is. To me, the only upgrade to it given my style would be a CPO Boxster: that takes it to the next level....it goes to 11.

- b

Ubetit · 04-24-2013, 06:05 PM

A little extra weight, a little less stiff but a whole lot less cage.

Yes, I'm a roadster kind of guy.

TexasChuck · 04-24-2013, 07:29 PM

I am surprised that the roadster weighs more than the coupe!
Cheers

KraTToR · 05-15-2013, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hey32g

Anyone have a good feel for the difference in performance in the roadster vs the coupe? Looking at 370's and I would love a roadster. but I still want a focused performance car. Would love to have an open top, but not willing to give up much performance.

All advice is welcome. Thanks.

Not a big diff in performance unless you're able/capable of driving it at the edge. One positive thing about the vert is that it's the tightest/stiffest convertible I've ever driven. My wife has a A4 cabrio which has quite a bit of body flex compared to the sedan version.

04-21-2013, 09:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
hey32g Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 278 Drives: ‘14 370Z, Black, 7AT Rep Power: 6726	Performance Dropoff in Roadster vs Coupe? Anyone have a good feel for the difference in performance in the roadster vs the coupe? Looking at 370's and I would love a roadster. but I still want a focused performance car. Would love to have an open top, but not willing to give up much performance. All advice is welcome. Thanks.

04-21-2013, 10:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
Roadster4Us A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 1,328 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Rep Power: 15	Your talking about 200 extra pounds in weight. It's still very performance capable. Here is a pretty good review from a design perspective. First Drive: 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster shrugs off the convertible stigma __________________ Greg 2013 Camaro ZL1

04-22-2013, 06:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 26	Having owned a '09 coupe and currently driving a '10 roadster I can say that I didn't notice any difference in performance. They are both fast and capable. __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

04-22-2013, 07:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
jlbrenne Track Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 586 Drives: Roadster BLACK Rep Power: 13	I have had both. I notice no diff. I prefer the vert __________________ Black Rdstr:GTHAUS Meisterschaft FCB.Tint(20%+50% windshield).3"Carb Stub Ant.Z Lisc Plt & LED.Rr fog.VF Fend.Cust Handles.EVO Cust Rdstr Wing.Varrstoen 19" Whls.Stillen HFC&CAI.Swift Spring.VQ37 Cust Mani.Z1 UPREV.Amuse.310whp/254torq

04-22-2013, 05:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
gr8-wrx Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 607 Drives: 10 370z Roadster 7AT Rep Power: 15	No difference as far as I could tell during test drives. I'd say drive both and see what you like better... __________________ Me: 2022 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Double-Cab SB, 2023 Toyota Corolla Wifey: 2013 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD Weekends: 2010 Nissan 370z Roadster

04-22-2013, 07:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
Zlips Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Orlando Posts: 80 Drives: 2012 370z MB Rep Power: 16	The performance difference to me is not noticeable either. I had a 2010 coupe and now have a 2012 roadster. I will say that I was never one to track my car or push it to the limits.

04-22-2013, 08:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
hey32g Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 278 Drives: ‘14 370Z, Black, 7AT Rep Power: 6726	Great to hear. Thanks for the input guys.

04-23-2013, 06:25 AM	#8 (permalink)
bvl Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: PA Posts: 362 Drives: MB Roadster (sold) Rep Power: 14	You notice the weight but that is only if you drive a coupe/R back to back IMHO. The structure is pretty stiff so I notice little cowl shake in ours compared to other convertibles I have driven. I don't follow the 'giving up much performance' statement: are you tracking the car? If not...you can't use the potential of this car to more then 6/10ths on the street. Lets be real here, these cars have over 300 HP, big tires and can get you in trouble anywhere if you pooch it. If you only care about strait line 0-60, wrong car as well (Mustang or used SBC car is the way to go there, C5/6's can be had cheap ) I like the package/value of our Z for what it is. To me, the only upgrade to it given my style would be a CPO Boxster: that takes it to the next level....it goes to 11. - b Jordo! likes this.

04-24-2013, 06:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
Ubetit Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 527 Drives: the women lazy Rep Power: 13	A little extra weight, a little less stiff but a whole lot less cage. Yes, I'm a roadster kind of guy.

04-24-2013, 07:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
TexasChuck Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SE Texas Posts: 556 Drives: 2014 Black Cherry Co Rep Power: 13	Roadster Weight I am surprised that the roadster weighs more than the coupe! Cheers

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