Nissan 350Z vs Nissan 370Z: 0–60 and Quarter-Mile Comparison
This comparison looks at verified acceleration results for the Nissan 350Z and Nissan 370Z, covering 0–60 mph times, quarter-mile times, and broader acceleration comparisons across tested examples. The page draws on 21 tests for the 350Z and 26 for the 370Z, giving useful context across both generations of Nissan sports cars.
In production form, the 370Z holds the quicker 0–60 mph result at 4.6 seconds, a 0.6-second edge over the fastest production 350Z at 5.2 seconds. It also leads the production quarter-mile comparison by the same 0.6-second margin, with a best of 13.1 seconds versus 13.7 seconds. Median 0–60 figures also favor the 370Z, at 5.0 seconds compared with 5.7.
There are also quicker non-production results on both sides, including a 4.61-second 350Z by GReddy Performance and a 4.5-second 370Z by Stillen, so it is helpful to separate modified or tuner-tested cars from stock production records. Since there is no latest shared model year with verified data for both cars, the tables below are the best place to compare individual trims, years, and sources in detail.
Category Winners: 350Z vs 370Z
The Nissan 370Z leads 5–1 across 6 performance categories, with the Nissan 350Z taking 1 category.
| Category | Nissan 350Z | Nissan 370Z |
|---|---|---|
| Fastest production 0–60 | 5.20s | 4.60s Winner |
| Fastest production ¼ mile | 13.70s | 13.10s Winner |
| Fastest overall 0–60 | 4.61s | 4.50s Winner |
| Fastest overall ¼ mile | 12.79s Winner | 12.80s |
| Median production 0–60 | 5.70s | 5.00s Winner |
| Median production ¼ mile | 14.15s | 13.60s Winner |
| Category wins | 1 | 5 |
All-Time Production Records
Production vehicles onlyThe Nissan 370Z holds the production 0–60 record at 4.60s, 0.60s quicker than the Nissan 350Z's best of 5.20s.
Fastest Overall Results
Includes modified and non-production vehiclesCounting all tests, the Nissan 370Z has been clocked at 4.50s 0–60 — 0.11s quicker than the Nissan 350Z's overall best of 4.61s.
Typical Production Performance
Medians and averages across all production testsOn a typical production run, the Nissan 370Z reaches 60 mph in 5.00s — 0.70s quicker than the Nissan 350Z's median of 5.70s.
| Metric | Nissan 350Z | Nissan 370Z |
|---|---|---|
| Median 0–60 | 5.70s | 5.00s |
| Average 0–60 | 5.62s | 5.00s |
| Median ¼ Mile | 14.15s | 13.60s |
| Average ¼ Mile | 14.15s | 13.56s |
| Sample (0–60) | 20 | 25 |
Median is preferred over average — it is less influenced by extreme outlier tests. Averages include all production runs on record.
Latest Available Results
The most recent tested model year differs: Nissan 350Z (2008) vs Nissan 370Z (2019). These results are not directly comparable.
| Metric | Nissan 350Z | Nissan 370Z |
|---|---|---|
| Latest tested year | 2008 | 2019 |
| Best 0–60 that year |
5.30s
NISMO Coupe |
5.00s
Heritage Edition Deep Blue Pearl Coupe |
| Best ¼ mile that year | 13.70s | 13.60s |
Data Coverage
The Nissan 350Z has 21 tests spanning 2003–2008, while the Nissan 370Z has 26 tests from 2009–2019.
| Metric | Nissan 350Z | Nissan 370Z |
|---|---|---|
| Total tests | 21 | 26 |
| Production tests | 20 | 25 |
| Earliest tested year | 2003 | 2009 |
| Latest tested year | 2008 | 2019 |
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Methodology
All 0–60 and quarter-mile results are sourced from independently published road tests by reputable automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed times are not included. When multiple publications test the same vehicle, each run is listed separately. Production and non-production results are clearly distinguished throughout. Fastest 0–60 and fastest quarter-mile records are treated as independent measurements and may come from different tests, trims, or sources.