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Nissan Z (RZ34) BaseTourers, Drivers
Biggest reasons are Torque (+48%), Power (+43%), and 0–100 km/h (+36%).
Subaru BRZ (ZD8) tSSmart Money, Pragmatists
Biggest reasons are Compression (+19%), MSRP (+18%), and Configuration (Flat 4).
Spec Nissan Z (RZ34) Base Subaru BRZ (ZD8) tS Difference
Model Years 2023–2026 2022–2026
Release Date 2022-06-07 2021-08-02
Body Style coupe coupe
Configuration V6 Flat 4
Displacement 3.0L (183 ci) 2.4L (146 ci) -20.4%
Engine Code VR30DDTT FA24
Crank cross-plane cross-plane
Aspiration twin turbocharged naturally aspirated
Fuel gasoline gasoline
Redline 6,800 rpm 7,500 rpm +10.3%
Power 400 hp @ 6,400 rpm 228 hp @ 7,000 rpm -43.0%
Torque 350 ft·lbs @ 1,600 rpm 184 ft·lbs @ 3,700 rpm -47.6%
Compression 10.5:1 12.5:1 +19.0%
Bore × Stroke 86.0 × 86.0 mm 94.0 × 86.0 mm
Powertrain ICE ICE
Drivetrain RWD RWD
Transmission manual 6-speed manual 6-speed
Curb Weight 3,369 lbs 2,875 lbs -14.7%
Power-to-Weight 262 hp/ton 175 hp/ton -33.2%
0–100 km/h 4.5s 6.1s +35.6%
Top Speed 155 mph 140 mph -9.6%
MSRP $42,970 $35,345 -17.7%
Fuel Economy 18 / 24 / 20 mpg 20 / 27 / 22 mpg +10.0%