Subaru BRZ vs Nissan 370Z: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Subaru · 2021–present
BRZ ZD8
- Power
- 173 kW235 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- -
- Top speed
- 225 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,350 kg
Nissan · 2008–2020
370Z Z34
Price from €38,690 (2009)
- Power
- 247 kW336 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 5.4 s
- Top speed
- -
- Kerb mass
- -
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
- Off-road BRZ ZD8 Drive and body: Rear-wheel drive · Coupe vs Rear-wheel drive · Coupe
In plain words
Nissan 370Z has more power: 247 kW (336 PS) against 173 kW (235 PS) for Subaru BRZ. Nissan 370Z is the older design (from 2008); Subaru BRZ arrived in 2012. Subaru BRZ is still in production; Nissan 370Z is not. On the catalog figures, the Subaru BRZ is the pick for off-road. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Subaru BRZ yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Race Stats side by side
Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.
| Stat | BRZ ZD8 | 370Z Z34 |
|---|---|---|
| PI | A · 635 | A · 679 |
| Power | 58 | 61 |
| Grip | 51 | 57 |
| Handling | 82 | 79 |
| Top speed | 48 | 67 |
| Launch | 57 | 61 |
Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race
Who wins a race?
Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time - the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.
- 1 370Z Z343.7 · 247 kW (336 PS) 13.66 sat 173 km/h
- 2 BRZ ZD8BRZ ZD8 · 2.4 · petrol · 173 kW (235 PS) 14.08 sat 162 km/h · +0.42 s
Full specifications
| Subaru BRZ | Nissan 370Z | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | BRZ ZD8 · 2.4 · petrol · 173 kW (235 PS) | 3.7 · 247 kW (336 PS) |
| Production years | 2021–present | 2008–2020 |
| Body | Coupe | Coupe |
| Class | Sports car | Sports car |
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 173 kW (235 PS) 232 hp | 247 kW (336 PS) 331 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 147–173 kW (200–235 PS) 197–232 hp | 241–261 kW (328–355 PS) 323–350 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft | No data |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | No data | 5.4 s |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | 225 km/h 140 mph | No data |
| Power per tonne | 128 kW/t 156 hp/ton calculated | No data |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 2,387 cc 2.4 l | 3,700 cc 3.7 l |
| Engine code | FA24 | No data |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | No data | 4,240 mm 166.9 in |
| Width | No data | 1,850 mm 72.8 in |
| Height | No data | 1,320 mm 52.0 in |
| Wheelbase | No data | 2,550 mm 100.4 in |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 1,350 kg 2,976 lb | No data |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | 8.8 l/100 km 26.7 mpg US | No data |
| CO₂ | 200 g/km | No data |
| Fuel cost per year | €2,310/year estimated | No data |
| Price | ||
| Price | No data | from €38,690 (2009) |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (5): Body, Class, Country, Fuel, Drive.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).
Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.75/l petrol.