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TL;DR

Z (RZ34) Base
Biggest reason is Transmission (manual 6-speed).
Z (RZ34) Sport
Biggest reason is Transmission (automatic 9-speed).
Spec Nissan Z (RZ34) Base Nissan Z (RZ34) Sport Difference
Model Years 2023–2026 2023–2026
Release Date 2022-06-07 2022-06-07
Body Style coupe coupe
Configuration V6 V6
Displacement 3.0L (183 ci) 3.0L (183 ci)
Engine Code VR30DDTT VR30DDTT
Crank cross-plane cross-plane
Aspiration twin turbocharged twin turbocharged
Fuel gasoline gasoline
Redline 6,800 rpm 6,800 rpm
Power 400 hp @ 6,400 rpm 400 hp @ 6,400 rpm
Torque 350 ft·lbs @ 1,600 rpm 350 ft·lbs @ 1,600 rpm
Compression 10.5:1 10.5:1
Bore × Stroke 86.0 × 86.0 mm 86.0 × 86.0 mm
Powertrain ICE ICE
Drivetrain RWD RWD
Transmission manual 6-speed automatic 9-speed
Curb Weight 3,369 lbs 3,433 lbs +1.9%
Power-to-Weight 262 hp/ton 257 hp/ton -1.9%
0–100 km/h 4.5s 4.3s -4.4%
Top Speed 155 mph 155 mph
MSRP $42,970 $43,970 +2.3%
Fuel Economy 18 / 24 / 20 mpg 18 / 24 / 20 mpg